Ofsted inspectors have found that in almost a quarter of schools teachers do not have the expertise for classes in personal, social, health and economic education. Most schools, however, are equipping children and young people with the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills they need.

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Elected councillors, local people and professionals would have a greater say in shaping health and social care in their areas under proposals which have been put out for consultation. The proposals, which follow last week’s health service White Paper, would also mean the NHS, social care and public health services working together more closely.

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By Wingham Rowan

The author explores the case for ‘national e-markets’, which could create economic opportunities for people in poverty. These would be safe, convenient, accessible Internet marketplaces with ultra low overheads. The private sector alone cannot create these
marketplaces, but they could quickly be realized using the same model that created the National Lottery.

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