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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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A summary of evaluation of Skills Coaching and Skills Passport trials is part of the latest Working Brief from the Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion. |
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| The main interest was around the emerging thinking on the development of the new adult advancement and careers service which is planned for full roll out in 2010. |
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Edge, an education charity that campaign for the promotion of vocational education, wants to test whether careers advice for young people in England is of a high enough standard. |
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John Denham, Secretary of State of Innovation, Universities & Skills, has announced plans to offer new joined-up services that will provide improved guidance on jobs, skills, housing, finance and childcare. |
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At the University of the West of Scotland 50 delegates attended the event, billed as an evening of social networking and inspirational speaking, it did not disappoint. |
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