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29th July 2010: the matrix standard
Adult guidance practitioners and providers may be aware that the current contract for the management and support of the matrix standard expires on July 29th 2010.
Until the new contract begins all enquiries will be handled by BIS. More details are contained in this statement from the Skills Funding Agency. A statement from BIS is anticipated.
Pauline Tait, Policy and Development Manager
(See statement from the Skills Funding Agency)
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Several ICG members have noticed an article in a recent edition of Children and Young People Now headed "Youth Access to create advice and guidance qualification" which the ICG brought to the attention of colleagues at DCSF. |
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The 1 April 2008 saw the launch Skills Development Scotland. |
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The ICG responded to the recent consultation on proposed standards for a national CPD programme for staff responsible in schools for delivering the Economic Wellbeing and Financial Capability aspects of the PSHE curriculum. |
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| Chris Evans, ICG Executive Director attended this conference which brought together representatives of professional bodies to discuss the findings of recent research relating to the recruitment to the professions of people from minority communities. |
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ICG President, Richard Longson has been invited to join the project Stakeholder Advisory Group. for a three year project to improve guidance on STEM courses and careers. |
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