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Education

DfE funds new programme to support families
The Literacy Trust are pleased to announce they have been awarded a Department for Education grant of nearly £1m to work alongside 12...
Ofsted to announce tougher inspections on childminders and nurseries
Nurseries and childminders in England will face tougher inspections under proposals expected to be announced...

Government adviser criticises David Cameron's childcare plans - Hodgson
Sharon Hodgson MP, Labour's Shadow Children's Minister, commenting on Professor Nutbrown's criticisms of...
The Children's Society's response to the government's childcare announcement
Matthew Reed, Chief Executive of The Children's Society,...

Employers to design their own apprenticeships
Employers will be empowered to design and develop their own Apprenticeship standards and qualifications, so they can address skills...
The benefits apprenticeships offer
The number of young people applying to go to university has fallen since the inflated rise in tuition fees last year. So options for this age...

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If staff neglect their hand washing techniques, it must cause a significant risk to patients. If a training need is highlighted and acted upon that...
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