http://www.econlog.com/index.htmlNews & Stories from the UKeneconLOG LtdCopyright 2009 econLOG2010-01-29T18:17:23+00:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 11:22:24 +0000econLOG LtdEducationSocial CareCrime & Offending2010-01-29T18:17:23+00:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/ea9861692c7088e755d8eb697ddd994f-94.php#unique-entry-id-94http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/ea9861692c7088e755d8eb697ddd994f-94.php#unique-entry-id-94
More than 3,500 young people were successfully targeted by the summer 2009 crackdown on teenage binge drinking and 15,000 were signposted to positive activities and received treatment where necessary. Nonetheless, there is more to be done and that is why The Home Office is introducing a tiered approach to dealing with young people drinking alcohol in public places, and a new offence of persistently possessing alcohol in a public place.

The guidance explains the offence of persistently possessing alcohol in a public place as contained in Section 30 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009, which received Royal Assent on 13 November 2009. Section 30 establishes a new offence of persistently possessing alcohol in a public place, making it illegal for a person under the age of 18 to be in possession of alcohol on 3 or more occasions within a period of 12 consecutive months.

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The report is aimed at users of the State of the Cities Database and people with a general interest in statistics for cities.
It is accompanied by a scoping study by OCSI that looks at the technical feasibility of updating the geographic definitions and data content on the State of the Cities Database.

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The case study looks at how both these different bodies have had to rise to challenges of adapting to a different culture, agree on new outcomes and objectives, integrate process, share information and manage confidentiality. Officers and executives of the council explain how they have managed staff change and created an integrated structure to accommodate the different organisational issues, responsibilities and governance across the Local Authority and PCT. The importance of creating a shared vision and establishing core principles is also highlighted.

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In this case study key personnel discuss the many benefits of the new structure. Contact centre staff can now train on a single system with links through to the different back office systems. This reduces the time and cost of staff training in addition to providing a swifter, more professional service to customers. The constant update of information also enables the fast and accurate production of reports for reviews.

"We were absolutely delighted with the ability to implement the new system in less than four months and the whole project including the development of hardware and software was done for under 200,000 pounds". Jim Haslam, Assistant Director of Business Solutions & ICT

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The implementation of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM system was carried out by Optevia, using Optevia's set of proprietary business process templates to provide best practice linkage to various departmental services in order to accelerate the overall CRM implementation." rel="external">here.]]>econLOG LtdPublic AdministrationShared Services2007-06-06T12:22:30+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/7d356fdcd277ff14718328f64d79f164-82.php#unique-entry-id-82http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/7d356fdcd277ff14718328f64d79f164-82.php#unique-entry-id-82
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The strategy follows up some major initiatives to reduce bureaucracy already underway, and also focuses on what’s next. In the HE sector, for example, a recently agreed Concordat is significantly simplifying data collection and quality assurance. Next steps will extend the Concordat to more organisations and professional bodies; seek to address issues of health education regulation; and, ensure that the implementation of Sandy Leitch’s recommendations in the HE sector is consistent with principles of good regulation.

In the schools sector, the New Relationship with Schools (NRwS) was formulated in response to a review of unnecessary bureaucracy. It aims, within the context of delivering school improvement and the five Every Child Matters outcomes, to: lift bureaucratic burdens that schools feel add nothing to their core purposes; remove confusion and irritation in schools as a result of the number and separateness of the initiatives coming at them (‘initiative overload’); improve accountability by helping schools identify priorities according to their needs, based on the evidence of their self-evaluation; and, restore schools’ sense of responsibility for their own actions.

And in FE, there have been a number of recent major reforms - a focus on simplification; the creation of a single inspectorate for FE and of an Information Authority, which sets standards and organises how information about FE is collected, managed and disseminated; the Managing Information Across Partners Programme, which is securing efficiencies by improving how information about learners and learning is shared across the whole education sector; the creation of a communications gateway for the FE System and the establishment of a Practitioner Panel to advise on the timing and content of publications – LSC has reduced by over 60% the number of its publications between January and March this year compared with the same time last year. The Department recognises and values the commitment shown by the members of the gatekeeping groups to helping the DfES and its delivery partners make a real difference for those at the frontline.

For the future, the big thing that will make a difference in FE is the move to self regulation. This offers the opportunity to further streamline and challenge.]]>econLOG LtdFundingSocial CareEducation2007-06-21T11:38:25+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/38bb58b2461210893d0bfd9f4449328b-67.php#unique-entry-id-67http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/38bb58b2461210893d0bfd9f4449328b-67.php#unique-entry-id-67updated circular sets out the requirements for the ICT capital grant for 2007-08. In particular, the specific conditions of grant, grant allocations and payment arrangement. The main change to this guidance is in the Acceptance of Grant form at Annex E.]]>econLOG LtdEducationSocial CareHealth2007-06-21T11:35:44+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/f0e2b529ef599478c2139135ce875285-66.php#unique-entry-id-66http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/f0e2b529ef599478c2139135ce875285-66.php#unique-entry-id-66white paper sets out the steps the Department for Education and Skills, together with local delivery partners, will take to ensure children and young people in care get a better start in life. It builds on responses to the green paper, Care Matters: Transforming the Lives of Children and Young People in Care, and the conclusions of four working groups established to investigate best practice in supporting those in care.

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• specific conditions of grant;
• grant allocations and payment arrangements;
• reporting arrangements; and
• general guidance.

]]>econLOG LtdEducationSocial CareHealth2007-06-18T10:42:03+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/5e16d2809950ce706eede276ce9990ce-56.php#unique-entry-id-56http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/5e16d2809950ce706eede276ce9990ce-56.php#unique-entry-id-56This report sets out a vision of how the three Departments most closely involved in this area - Education and Skills, Health, and Work and Pensions - will work together to deliver high quality support and incentives for young people and adults with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in further education and training.]]>econLOG LtdLocal Partherships2007-06-15T10:39:36+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/a6a8e14e86f6f0a43c3cbde97b66202b-55.php#unique-entry-id-55http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/a6a8e14e86f6f0a43c3cbde97b66202b-55.php#unique-entry-id-55research investigates 'what works' in terms of cohesion policy, by investigating policy and practice in six case study areas. The research was commissioned to contribute to the on-going work of Communities and Local Government and the Commission on Integration and Cohesion. ]]>econLOG LtdSocial Care2007-06-15T10:37:56+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/f7a8e8c5bcd25976573717756f476f5e-54.php#unique-entry-id-54http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/f7a8e8c5bcd25976573717756f476f5e-54.php#unique-entry-id-54Review seeks the views of parents on physical punishment and evidence from those working with children and families on the practical consequences of the changes in the law brought about by section 58 of the Children Act 2004. Section 58 limits the availability of the “reasonable punishment” defence in cases involving alleged assaults by parents on their children. This consultation, which is specifically focused, will run for 8 weeks to allow the review to report in the autumn.]]>econLOG LtdLocal ParthershipsPublic Administration2007-06-14T10:35:51+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/26cd28723e2b326d8235eace43083f44-53.php#unique-entry-id-53http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/26cd28723e2b326d8235eace43083f44-53.php#unique-entry-id-53publication looks at some of the innovative, ambitious and practical work being done by regional partnerships to further sustainable development. ]]>econLOG LtdEducationSocial Care2007-06-14T10:32:49+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/313cca001f87b58cb715b847ef1991ff-52.php#unique-entry-id-52http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/313cca001f87b58cb715b847ef1991ff-52.php#unique-entry-id-52
Click here to access relevant pages]]>econLOG LtdPublic Administration2007-06-14T10:29:36+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/f2303c4615c3569862c962b21967cbc0-51.php#unique-entry-id-51http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/f2303c4615c3569862c962b21967cbc0-51.php#unique-entry-id-51
Click here to access Ministry of Justice relevant page.]]>econLOG LtdEducationSocial Care2007-06-13T10:24:38+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/290248c9907ba7a1d7bc8433e3a47546-49.php#unique-entry-id-49http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/290248c9907ba7a1d7bc8433e3a47546-49.php#unique-entry-id-49review sets out proposals for short, medium and long-term improvements to protect children from sex offenders. They range from bringing in new laws and strengthening guidance, to providing more information about convicted child sex offenders to the public.
]]>econLOG LtdEnvironment2007-06-13T10:21:42+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/b0de281b0fbc5dd6e5c17adaac81cd56-48.php#unique-entry-id-48http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/b0de281b0fbc5dd6e5c17adaac81cd56-48.php#unique-entry-id-48guidance has been issued assist public authorities in fulfilling their duty to biodiversity. It covers policy and strategy, management of public land and buildings, planning and development, and education, advice and awareness. ]]>econLOG LtdEnvironment2007-06-12T10:17:13+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/82ec412e6c2a4e87eb0c8bced8dc9344-47.php#unique-entry-id-47http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/82ec412e6c2a4e87eb0c8bced8dc9344-47.php#unique-entry-id-47report reviews the scientific evidence and summarises the potential impacts of climate change on the biodiversity of England within each of the sectors of the England biodiversity strategy: agriculture; water and wetlands; woodland and forestry; coastal and marine; and towns and cities. ]]>econLOG LtdEquality2007-06-12T10:15:34+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/c652d5483be0c15c23577176cc5d4cb8-46.php#unique-entry-id-46http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/c652d5483be0c15c23577176cc5d4cb8-46.php#unique-entry-id-46regulatory impact assessment estimates the costs and benefits of various proposals and options that may form part of a Single Equality Bill, as set out in the consultation document, A Framework for Fairness.]]>econLOG LtdEducation2007-06-12T10:12:25+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/3f18c360cdc56daf99a0927c72f0b286-45.php#unique-entry-id-45http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/3f18c360cdc56daf99a0927c72f0b286-45.php#unique-entry-id-45
Click here to visit the relevant page of teachernet,]]>econLOG LtdEquality2007-06-12T10:10:06+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/fd1e9a508477469f465b846caa134909-44.php#unique-entry-id-44http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/fd1e9a508477469f465b846caa134909-44.php#unique-entry-id-44Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) addresses the proposals emerging from the Discrimination Law Review which are contained in the consultation document, A Framework for Fairness. The aim of this EIA is to ensure that the implications for equality in all the protected grounds are assessed.]]>econLOG LtdEquality2007-06-12T10:06:58+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/6ad61dd4e0da4ba10949176fa4959465-43.php#unique-entry-id-43http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/6ad61dd4e0da4ba10949176fa4959465-43.php#unique-entry-id-43summary document is to set out briefly the main issues covered in A Framework for Fairness so that readers can decide before reading the full consultation document where their interest lies and whether they want to respond.]]>econLOG LtdSocial CareHealth2007-06-12T10:04:30+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/ab94a97ace97161a268d2af7149e4daf-42.php#unique-entry-id-42http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/ab94a97ace97161a268d2af7149e4daf-42.php#unique-entry-id-42document presents the findings of a national survey of the status of Electronic Social Care Records (ESCR) in England. The survey was commissioned by the NHS Connecting for Health Electronic Social Care Record Implementation Board and the ADASS, with the support of David Behan, Director General for Social Care.]]>econLOG LtdHousingFundingNews2007-06-11T19:04:36+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/50a7c406875559b80e2ed10803fcf009-41.php#unique-entry-id-41http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/50a7c406875559b80e2ed10803fcf009-41.php#unique-entry-id-41
National Statistics released today show that new cases of homelessness reported by local authorities have fallen by 17 per cent in comparison to the same period last year to 17,230 - the lowest level since the early 1980s. However, more than a third of new cases of homelessness last year were young people aged under 25. The funding builds on a package of measures announced last year in the Government's National Youth Homelessness Scheme, including a new target to end the use of bed and breakfast accommodation for 16 and 17 year olds by 2010.

Projects being funded include mediation schemes to resolve family relationship breakdowns, which is one of the biggest causes of homelessness, and supported lodging schemes which provide short-term respite support to young people, giving them a place to stay whilst they work through problems and increase the chances they can return to the family home.]]>econLOG LtdHealth2007-06-11T19:02:06+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/356f470294c65742e9f2f49e5ffe802f-40.php#unique-entry-id-40http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/356f470294c65742e9f2f49e5ffe802f-40.php#unique-entry-id-40strategy sets out the Department's vision for information and intelligence to support implementation of the public health white paper Choosing Health: making healthier choices easier. It includes a framework and an overview of plans for delivery.]]>econLOG LtdPublic Administration2007-06-07T18:42:54+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/501de4b6c188f12217e50dc3ae736504-39.php#unique-entry-id-39http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/501de4b6c188f12217e50dc3ae736504-39.php#unique-entry-id-39independent report was commissioned to ensure government acts as a leader in understanding changes in communication and information technology. It talks about a new era, where government starts to learn how to support citizens' own ways of making, finding and re-using information online.

Click here to access the relevant Cabinet Office webpage.]]>econLOG LtdFundingSocial CareHealth2007-06-07T18:38:51+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/3918419debceec11c9735c21e60805f4-38.php#unique-entry-id-38http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/3918419debceec11c9735c21e60805f4-38.php#unique-entry-id-38letter informs Local Authorities and PCTs of arrangements, operated via a bidding process, for the allocation of up to £7 million  to support the development up to six Multisystemic Therapy (MST) pilots.]]>econLOG LtdLocal ParthershipsEquality2007-06-07T18:31:31+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/ce9ad43235309bfa6bdbe998afacaf3e-37.php#unique-entry-id-37http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/ce9ad43235309bfa6bdbe998afacaf3e-37.php#unique-entry-id-37report presents the findings from research commissioned by the CRE in 2006 to look at participation in local strategic partnerships by people from ethnic minorities. It investigates the extent to which the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund is distributed to people from ethnic minorities.

Click here to access relevant CRE webpage.]]>econLOG LtdPublic AdministrationRegulation & Inspection2007-06-07T17:18:49+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/d86170d6ee79e62989dd3e7152205c3f-36.php#unique-entry-id-36http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/d86170d6ee79e62989dd3e7152205c3f-36.php#unique-entry-id-36
In April 2007, the Audit Commission published ‘The evolution of regulation’ presenting their initial thoughts on CAA to provide a starting point for widespread discussion over the coming months. At the same time, they are continuing to work with other inspectorates to develop CAA and there will be joint consultation on proposals at the end of 2007.

CPA 2007 and the transition year 2008/09

The Audit Commission have published The transition from CPA to CAA (210Kb). This consultation document included questions relating to CPA 2007 for the next round of national reporting which will be published in February 2008, and the transition from CPA to CAA in 2008/09. Very minor changes to CPA were proposed for the coming year. For the transitional year, a number of substantial amendments were considered, including possible changes to service assessments for single-tier and county councils. This consultation closed on 14 June and responses are currently being considered. The Audit Commission aims to publish the final CPA 2007 framework for single tier and county councils at the end of July.]]>econLOG LtdHousingNews2007-06-06T18:15:16+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/28c71b88060dd708862e255440ee63ae-35.php#unique-entry-id-35http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/28c71b88060dd708862e255440ee63ae-35.php#unique-entry-id-35page on the Communities and Local Government website gives links to information about the reform of the planning system, including the planning white paper and associated documents, the review of planning enforcement and the spatial plans in practice project. ]]>econLOG LtdEducation2007-06-06T18:12:34+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/37a075073b5df89c08e4f0d351d253b9-34.php#unique-entry-id-34http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/37a075073b5df89c08e4f0d351d253b9-34.php#unique-entry-id-34
Click here to access report.]]>econLOG LtdConferencesProcurement2007-06-06T17:08:29+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/2567cadb712325f1e202ad87b3e0abcd-33.php#unique-entry-id-33http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/2567cadb712325f1e202ad87b3e0abcd-33.php#unique-entry-id-33
If you're looking to overcome the efficiency, sustainability and e-procurement challenges faced in the public sector then you need to be at Procurement Solutions 2007. You will hear from the biggest-names in government and have access to the best free educational programme and the best suppliers offering you the best value for money.

Spend a day at Procurement Solutions and learn to:
• Implement sustainable procurement practices
• Make further measurable efficiency savings
• Deliver fully-enabled eProcurement best practice
• Introduce new technologies to facilitate improved service delivery and efficiency
• Source new products and services
Full details and an on-line registration form are on the Procurement Solutions website.

Contact details: OGC Service Desk Tel: 0845 000 4999 E-mail: ServiceDesk@ogc.gsi.gov.uk ]]>econLOG LtdProcurementConferences2007-06-06T16:38:54+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/badc897a7e1c8825a7386ea5b00a957e-32.php#unique-entry-id-32http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/badc897a7e1c8825a7386ea5b00a957e-32.php#unique-entry-id-32
See the conference brochure (PDF, 120KB). Visit the OGC website.]]>econLOG LtdEnvironmentPublic Administration2007-06-05T17:24:25+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/dd975a7be7418f8369c8cd4c7db7668a-31.php#unique-entry-id-31http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/dd975a7be7418f8369c8cd4c7db7668a-31.php#unique-entry-id-31From: HM Government - Policy Review

The origin of the UK's energy supplies is changing. By 2020, the UK will be importing the majority of its gas and more than half its oil. Like other major energy-using countries, the UK is also set to become more dependent on a small number of suppliers in less stable parts of the world. Around a third of the country's electricity generation capacity will need to be replaced by 2025. At the same time, it is increasingly apparent that there is an extra cost to the exploitation of fossil fuels and natural resources and the changes in land use from which much of the global economy has drawn its income. The scientific advice is clear - human activity is altering our climate and, with it, the systems that support life on Earth.]]>econLOG LtdRegenerationLocal Partherships2007-06-05T17:18:45+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/4884a1f8dc8362e0da462e3c8408c5b7-30.php#unique-entry-id-30http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/4884a1f8dc8362e0da462e3c8408c5b7-30.php#unique-entry-id-30consultation paper on city development companies (CDCs). It sought opinions on the rationale and the key principles for CDCs, as well as views on the form, function and location of such bodies.

This document provides a summary of responses to a consultation published by Communities and Local Government published on city development companies (CDCs). The consultation sought opinions on the rationale and the key principles for CDCs, and views on the form, function and location of such bodies. ]]>econLOG LtdHealthFundingNews2007-06-05T17:15:23+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/a013ed2c9c168a0483183b72295dc983-29.php#unique-entry-id-29http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/a013ed2c9c168a0483183b72295dc983-29.php#unique-entry-id-29 • Improving the patient environment and experience in terms of more single rooms and better designed hospitals
• Modernising services - trusts have to reassess how they shape and configure their services and patient pathways, taking on board the provision of new IT, new equipment and new clinical areas
• Improving access and offering better choice by delivering a whole new generation of facilities so patients have more control over when, where and how they are seen

Click here to access Department of Health report.]]>econLOG LtdValue for MoneyPublic Administration2007-06-05T17:09:28+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/7634501f22857d15a86c095454f938ed-28.php#unique-entry-id-28http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/7634501f22857d15a86c095454f938ed-28.php#unique-entry-id-28
Without anticipating the detail of CAA, they are proposing some changes to the key lines of enquiry for 2008 to help smooth the transition to the new performance framework. The White Paper Strong and Prosperous Communities indicated several issues and policy priorities that will need to be reflected in use of resources assessments under CAA. The Audit Commission is proposing to give more emphasis to these issues in 2008 to avoid too big a change the following year and to give councils time to plan and manage their response. They are also responding to the significant improvements in council performance for 2006 by continuing our policy of gradually raising standards.

Click here to access the Consultation on us of resources (2008).
Click here to access the Proposed KLOE for assessments starting in 2008.]]>econLOG LtdNewsEnvironmentHousingRegeneration2007-06-05T17:04:55+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/30cbac4ad20016baa51b1d7076dfa3e2-27.php#unique-entry-id-27http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/30cbac4ad20016baa51b1d7076dfa3e2-27.php#unique-entry-id-27
Hanham Hall – a 6.1 ha former hospital site in Bristol, owned by English Partnerships – has been identified as the first site in the country to be suitable for development under the agency’s Carbon Challenge. ]]>econLOG LtdEqualityHealthNews2007-06-04T16:58:26+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/307cb49e29348a6eb490618cdbd8c06d-26.php#unique-entry-id-26http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/307cb49e29348a6eb490618cdbd8c06d-26.php#unique-entry-id-26econLOG LtdEquality2007-06-01T17:42:10+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/62afddbc0f59e53be438a564096cefcd-25.php#unique-entry-id-25http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/62afddbc0f59e53be438a564096cefcd-25.php#unique-entry-id-25Section One includes core data on disabled people's participation in the labour market using April-June 2006 Labour Force Survey (LFS) data. This section also includes time series analysis using LFS quarterly data back to 1999, to highlight changes and trends over time. Please note revised LFS data for 1998 and 2001 is currently unavailable from the ONS, so this data is not included in the time-series (see background note for further details). Section Two presents the latest estimates on the disabled population in Britain from the Family Resources Survey (FRS).
Section Three presents a short progress report on research projects undertaken and completed at the DRC over the past year.

Click here to access briefing.]]>econLOG LtdSocial CareLocal Partherships2007-06-01T17:39:05+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/980d4bd3df8cae80d2b2c9c176c289f6-24.php#unique-entry-id-24http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/980d4bd3df8cae80d2b2c9c176c289f6-24.php#unique-entry-id-24
Click here for the Directory of Supporting People Services available in England.]]>econLOG LtdEquality2007-05-18T17:34:32+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/5df8b77a2a39a11a779cd4ed8813ba21-23.php#unique-entry-id-23http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/5df8b77a2a39a11a779cd4ed8813ba21-23.php#unique-entry-id-23transcript of the speech by Minister for Culture David Lammy to the Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation on 18 May 2007. He talks about the legacy of slavery and addresses the progress that has been made in Britain towards equality. He highlights the role of cultural institutions in the commemorative events for 2007.]]>econLOG LtdEducationResearch2007-06-01T16:30:35+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/cc8b8a8d9137fa2ebbc80a89ad24882b-22.php#unique-entry-id-22http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/cc8b8a8d9137fa2ebbc80a89ad24882b-22.php#unique-entry-id-22econLOG LtdPublic Administration2007-06-01T16:23:17+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/0a1ed2cd2baf7fb53a44c80ce0cfb3c4-21.php#unique-entry-id-21http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/0a1ed2cd2baf7fb53a44c80ce0cfb3c4-21.php#unique-entry-id-21econLOG LtdLocal ParthershipsHealth2007-06-01T16:20:36+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/de598aa5840be3d94e2097842b1bcaae-20.php#unique-entry-id-20http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/de598aa5840be3d94e2097842b1bcaae-20.php#unique-entry-id-20briefing note, published in partnership with the Department for Education and Skills and the Department of Health, aims to highlight how effective programmes to tackle teenage pregnancy can contribute to LSPs achievingtheir key priorities and outcomes.  The note is primarily aimed at LSPs in receipt of Neighbourhood Renewal Funding, and asks LSPs to consider how they could assist partnership working in helping to tackle teenage conception rates.]]>econLOG LtdHousing2007-06-01T16:15:38+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/0db026125d785e49f01afb0a38948e65-19.php#unique-entry-id-19http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/0db026125d785e49f01afb0a38948e65-19.php#unique-entry-id-19The Housing Corporation is clear that involvement is critical to housing associations' success as effective businesses meeting the needs of the people who live in and around their homes. An amendment has been made to their tenant involvement policy, published 31 May, to clarify the application of provisions on resident board members to charitable associations (see page 20 of People first).

Click here to access document.]]>econLOG LtdSocial CareResearch2007-05-31T17:11:16+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/376ae2316835c006266948bac2f97fcb-18.php#unique-entry-id-18http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/376ae2316835c006266948bac2f97fcb-18.php#unique-entry-id-18study increases our understanding of the parenting support market by exploring barriers to market development; developing services in Children’s Centres and Extended Schools; and options for charging for services. Interviews were undertaken with commissioning staff across four case study local authorities; providers at local and national level; and employers and employee benefits advisors. Research concerning charging involved desk research, telephone interviews and a workshop with DfES, GO and parent support organisations. ]]>econLOG LtdEducationResearch2007-05-31T17:08:04+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/48dfab8dada98f8fa70312adacc647f4-17.php#unique-entry-id-17http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/48dfab8dada98f8fa70312adacc647f4-17.php#unique-entry-id-17paper analyses whether Free School Meal (FSM) status is a valid proxy for socio-economic status when conducting schools related research. The authors compare data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) with FSM data. Significant differences are found between the two sets of data, but this cannot be seen as definitive reasoning for questioning FSM as a measure. ALSPAC is not a nationally representative sample and suffers from a lack of ethnic diversity. ]]>econLOG LtdValue for MoneyHealth2007-05-31T17:04:58+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/683142046070c8557c4cac0713f5234f-16.php#unique-entry-id-16http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/683142046070c8557c4cac0713f5234f-16.php#unique-entry-id-16
Click here to access Audit Commission's briefing.]]>econLOG LtdWorkforce ReformResearch2007-05-31T17:01:43+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/baf9b8d3d5aae07722b7b16d0ba76898-15.php#unique-entry-id-15http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/baf9b8d3d5aae07722b7b16d0ba76898-15.php#unique-entry-id-15survey collected information from employers about the volume, type and pattern of training they provide; motivations for training; and use of, and satisfaction with, external training providers. The survey consisted of 4,000 telephone interviews with establishments of all sizes and sectors in England. Some comparisons of findings can be made with the larger scale National Employer Skills Survey (NESS05).]]>econLOG LtdSocial CareResearch2007-05-31T16:59:03+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/ec99840f4d1e4b289c40a0790612424c-14.php#unique-entry-id-14http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/ec99840f4d1e4b289c40a0790612424c-14.php#unique-entry-id-14study investigated ways of improving the measurement of the output of Children’s Social Services in the National Accounts. It was commissioned by the Department for Education and Skills following an independent review in 2005 led by Sir Tony Atkinson, which recommended changes to the way that government output is measured. Measuring the output of Children’s Social Services requires a different approach from that used for private sector goods and services because there are no market prices to indicate the value of interventions. The Atkinson review recommended that what ideally should be measured is the incremental impact that interventions have on client outcomes and welfare. The study’s aim was therefore highly challenging: to recommend a methodology for producing a robust annual output measure that fully reflects the change in welfare to individuals and society from Children’s Social Services’ provision.]]>econLOG LtdSocial CareResearch2007-05-31T16:55:53+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/f8906e5d6281a16bd92e5f7a87c52563-13.php#unique-entry-id-13http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/f8906e5d6281a16bd92e5f7a87c52563-13.php#unique-entry-id-13research examined the work and family lives of residential social workers, foster carers, family support workers and community child minders who care for children placed with them by social services. It explored how over the life course, such workers come to, and either do, or do not, sustain a career in care work. The study comprised interviews with managers in local authorities, children’s services and children’s homes; a postal survey of 305 workers in several English local authorities; 24 biographical case study interviews; and a telephone survey one year later with the postal survey respondents exploring loss from and movement within the childcare workforce. ]]>econLOG LtdEducationResearch2007-05-31T16:54:24+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/72857ef9c23ab046b455304351cb73fa-12.php#unique-entry-id-12http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/72857ef9c23ab046b455304351cb73fa-12.php#unique-entry-id-12paper looks at the association between urban density and pupil attainment of 16 year olds in schooling in England in 2002, 2003 and 2004. Using data combined from the Pupil Level Annual School Census (PLASC) and the National Pupil Database, the authors examine pupils’ progress when switching between schools in different locations as they move from primary to secondary education, by using the change in urban density as a variable in a regression analysis. ]]>econLOG LtdNewsFunding2007-05-30T18:52:12+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/c5b2cde835ed818960684aa6ea003dbd-11.php#unique-entry-id-11http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/c5b2cde835ed818960684aa6ea003dbd-11.php#unique-entry-id-11Following an application process, twenty-seven different projects have received funding for a variety of farm health planning events and initiatives including farmer training, advice workshops and the development of farm health planning ‘champions’. Farm health planning means undertaking a range of measures to proactively manage disease risk on-farm.  This involves good disease record keeping; identifying existing health problems on-farm and prioritising control measures for these; developing action plans for specific problems; and assessing whether measures have been effective and reviewing health plans where necessary.

Click here to read the full article.]]>econLOG LtdNewsValue for Money2007-05-30T18:48:56+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/031babaa0f1e7d37b944c5467db2e264-10.php#unique-entry-id-10http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/031babaa0f1e7d37b944c5467db2e264-10.php#unique-entry-id-10 • finance;
• human resources;
• information and communication technology;
• estates management; and
• procurement.

These services have been identified by the government as priority areas for increasing efficiency and releasing resources for use in delivering front line services. Local authorities and central government departments across the UK are facing pressure to make significant efficiency savings in the coming years, alongside more effective service delivery. The indicators are therefore underpinned by a focus on better outcomes for service users as well as value for money. The indicators have been designed to ensure that public bodies will be able not only to assess their own value for money performance but also compare their results against other public sector organisations everywhere in the UK.

Click here to read the full article.]]>econLOG LtdNewsEnvironment2007-05-30T18:38:26+01:00http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/8aefa22429f36ec6b0740bcddf040420-9.php#unique-entry-id-9http://www.econlog.com/insights/files/8aefa22429f36ec6b0740bcddf040420-9.php#unique-entry-id-9
Today the Carbon Trust and Defra announced that they will be working with BSI British Standards to co-sponsor the development of a Publicly Available Specification (PAS) for the measurement of the embodied greenhouse gases (GHGs) in products and services.
The aim of the work is to develop an agreed method for measuring embodied GHG emissions which can be applied across a wide range of product and service categories and their supply chains to enable companies to measure the GHG related impacts of their products and reduce them.

Once completed the single standard will ensure a consistent and comparable approach to supply chain measurement of embodied GHGs across markets, it will help companies understand the life-cycle climate change impacts of their products and highlight significant emissions reduction opportunities. The intention is that this is the first step in moving towards an internationally agreed standard for measuring embodied GHG emissions.

The announcement comes the day after the inaugural meeting of the project’s Technical Advisory Group (TAG), an independent body chaired by Jim Skea, Director of the Energy Research Centre and consisting of members from NGOs, government and academia. 
BSI British Standards will oversee the development of the PAS using the Carbon Trust pilot methodology as a starting point. Through the work of the TAG and a broad 2 stage stakeholder consultation beginning this summer, new and existing best practice work in this area will also be considered in the PAS development. This process is designed to develop a credible, usable method through an open and consultative forum.

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