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The axe is swinging
Newly released government figures on Supporting People have confirmed what everybody expected: the axe of efficiency has fallen hardest on services.... more
(05 May 2005 00:00)
The Simon Heng column
If buildings were designed just for blind people, then there would be no need for windows or lights. more
(05 May 2005 00:00)
Tougher sentence demanded by judge
A Scottish judge has referred the case of a man who had sex with a minor to the country's High Court, after ruling he was unable to impose a harsh.... more
(05 May 2005 00:00)
Debate on support for bereaved families
We asked:- What sort of professional support should be available to families whose children have been murdered? more
(05 May 2005 10:56)
Thursday 5 May 2005
Childminder keeps jail sentence
Teacher denies common assault more
(05 May 2005 09:52)
Social care could lose out in grant scheme, voluntary sector warn
Social care services could lose out to health under the Department of Health’s grant distributions to voluntary sector groups this year, social care.... more
(03 May 2005 09:04)
Head teachers' association chief demands respect from parents and pupils
Parents and children must agree to respect teachers and support staff and follow school rules if rising levels of disruptive behaviour are to be.... more
(04 May 2005 08:27)
Pressure mounts in England as Wales abolishes income test for disability grant
Families in Wales will no longer be expected to pay towards the cost of adapting their homes for their disabled children, the Welsh Assembly.... more
(04 May 2005 08:25)
One in four children overweight or obese
More than a quarter of children in England aged between 2 and 10 are overweight, official statistics published last week reveal. more
(04 May 2005 08:22)
Labour called to account over investment in education
The vast sums of money invested in children’s education since Labour came to power in 1997 have resulted in only “modest” gains in terms of.... more
(04 May 2005 08:19)
Wednesday 4 May 2005
Asylum seeker 'denied doctor for 19 hours'
Teacher alleged to have challenged pupil to a fight more
(04 May 2005 09:45)
North East Lincolnshire Council faces intervention from private sector
North East Lincolnshire Council is to become the first authority to face private sector intervention in a children’s services department next month, .... more
(03 May 2005 16:37)
Judge urges reforms of infanticide laws
An Appeal Court judge has called for urgent reforms to infanticide laws after a mother serving life for murdering her three-month old son failed to.... more
(03 May 2005 16:28)
Asylum seekers with special needs lack services
Two-thirds of asylum seekers with special needs lack access to counselling services, according to a study published by the Refugee Council today, .... more
(03 May 2005 16:17)
Tuesday 3 May 2005
Remand inmate dies in hospital
Woman nicknamed Vicky Pollard given asbo
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(03 May 2005 09:37)
