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The unkindest cut | TEFL | EducationGuardian.co.uk
Writes: 'The government claims free Esol will still be available for people receiving means-tested or income-related benefits. In reality, very few people with Esol needs access these benefits, even if they are eligible. For example, only 3% of workers from EU accession states receive tax credits, although around 80% are earning between £4.50 and £5.99 an hour'
'government won't even accept proof through payslips...Instead a 20-page form must be completed - in English!'
from : duncanoleary
17th July 2007
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Looked-after children given voice in home checks | Society | SocietyGuardian.co.uk
A groundbreaking project that gives young people who have been in care a chance to inspect local authority children's services will be launched today at the House of Commons.
from : tomrichardson
6th June 2007
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Children face poverty, neglect and demonisation, commissioner warns | Society | SocietyGuardian.co.u
England is one of the worst countries in the developed world in which to be a child, the children's commissioner said today.
Sir Al Aynsley-Green said he was "angry" that adults frequently "demonise" children while vulnerable young people continue to die through poverty and neglect. And he warned of a "crisis at the heart of our society" in the way children are treated by adults.
from : tomrichardson
18th May 2007
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Commissioner calls for children to take over councils and schools | Society | SocietyGuardian.co.uk
The children's commissioner for England today urged councils, businesses, charities, schools and the government to allow children and young people to take over their organisations for a day.
from : tomrichardson
18th May 2007
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Children's experiences of technology outside the classroom way ahead | E-learning | EducationGuardia
Children have been quick to grasp the joys of new technology. Why are schools lagging so far behind, ask David Puttnam
from : tomrichardson
8th May 2007
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BBC - No playground for 'super school'
BBC - No playground for 'super school'
from : petebradwell
6th May 2007
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Is there an even greater threat to children than lone parents? | Comment | Guardian Unlimited Politi
Is there an even greater threat to children than lone parents? | Comment | Guardian Unlimited Politi
from : petebradwell
17th April 2007
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Comment is free | Out on the streets, the kids are scared too
Comment is free | Out on the streets, the kids are scared too
from : petebradwell
8th April 2007
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Children and young people review: index
Just like. wow. This fits so nicely with our care work.
from : tomrichardson
13th March 2007
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Six hours away by ferry - a world apart for children | Society | SocietyGuardian.co.uk
Play and valuing children. Hook of Holland compared with Harwich. Why they're best and we're worst.
from : tomrichardson
19th February 2007
