Too many young people in care in England are missing out on the support from independent mentors to which they are entitled by law, says Barnardo’s. The 1989 Children’s Act says councils must appoint volunteers to “visit, befriend and advise” children in care if it is in their best interests. But research by the charity last year suggested only 3% of looked-after children were matched with a mentor. Council bosses said there was an urgent need to recruit more volunteer mentors. Independent mentors
TESYouth August Newsletter is out and covers: * 5 days Enterprise & E-commerce workshop * 5 days IT & Computer Technician workshop * 2 days Communication, Interview Techniques & Employment workshop and * Opportunities //
University tuition fees have risen to £9,250 for all students in 2017 including students already attending university, depending upon the contract of each university. In later years the fee rise will reflect the increase in inflation. The level of inflation is currently 2.8%. If this level continues then university fees will be increased to £10,000 per year in the coming few years. This is a controversial policy and the Labour Party has criticized the increased fees stating that this will
We often hear the terms “millennials” and “generation Y” being used in the media but “Generation K” may be new to many. Not so if you have heard about Noreena Hertz’s research into what drives this generation of young people born between 1995 and 2002. In her efforts to understand the hopes and fears of this group as they rapidly approach adulthood, Hertz interviewed 2000 young Brits and Americans. The economist, originally from East Finchley, unveiled her research at the World
From September 2016 we will run following skills-based workshops in Barnet. The workshops are designed for 18 to 25 year olds who are interested in starting their own business, increase their chances in the job market and improve their self-confidence and professional skills. Enterprise & E-commerce workshop Duration: 5 days Workshop dates: 5th to 9th September 2016 & 24th to 28th October 2016 Book Your Place Here IT & Computer Technician workshop Duration: 5 days Workshop dates: 26th to 30th September 2016 & 7th
