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Councillors have a vital advocacy role in making their local adult and community education services the best they can be.
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Young people ‘missing out on full-time education’
More than a million young people in England could be missing formal full-time education, fuelled by significant gaps in education legislation, rising child support needs and a lack of funding, according to a new LGA report.
‘Catch up’ tutoring for vulnerable pupils
A £1 billion COVID-19 ‘catch up’ package for school pupils, to tackle the impact of lost teaching time, has been announced by the Government.
‘Suspend academy conversions’
Academy conversions should be suspended to help overstretched councils focus on supporting schools and nurseries to stay open, the LGA has said.
Keeping adult learners on course
Adult and community education is providing a vital lifeline during the pandemic – but more funding is needed to help councils run extra courses virtually.
SEND guidance issued after school closures
Children’s Minister Vicky Ford has written to councils and other partners, setting out the Government’s plans to ensure support can continue to be provided to children and young people with SEND following the closure of the UK’s schools.
Investing to improve
One of my most memorable experiences as Leader of Telford & Wrekin Council happened just a few weeks ago.
Skills mismatch ‘costs billions’
Six million people in England risk being without a job or in work they are over-qualified for by 2030, new research for the LGA suggests.
Home-to-school transport costs rising
Unsustainable costs and demand pressures are set to push councils’ bill for providing free home-to-school transport to £1.2 billion a year by 2024, new analysis reveals.
Young missing out on careers advice
Thousands of young people are missing out on vital careers support, the LGA has warned.