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Stop Press 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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'Connexions Brand Guidelines for Local Authorities' a DfES document proposes that Connexions could be extended to cover more youth support services. |
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| The ICG has opened a Discussion Forum exclusively for its membership. |
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| DfES recently carried out a consultation on the IAG Standards for Young People. |
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| Steve Mason, Council member for the North East represents the ICG on the Careers and Education Panel of the Institute of Civil Engineers . Here is his report on their April meeting. |
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| An on-line learning resource has been developed by a team at the Institute for Employment Research. |
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