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Keeping track of welfare reform: the new deal programme
- Author:
- Millar Jane
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 55p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Since the 1997 election, the Labour Government has pursued an ambitious programme of welfare reform. Central to this are the New Deal programmes, aimed at getting people into work and helping them to stay in work. They include compulsory programmes for young people and the long-term unemployed, and voluntary programmes for lone parents and disabled people. This report provides the first overview of the key results, comparing the different New Deal programmes and placing them in the context of the broader frame of welfare to work policies. The research shows that there has been a positive impact on employment rates, and that participation in the New Deal often helps people improve their job-seeking strategies, confidence and skills. One of the main innovations, and central to the way participants perceive the New Deal, is the key role given to the ‘personal advisers’.
Partners in policymaking
- Author:
- NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM
- Publisher:
- National Development Team
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 34p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Partners in Policy Making is a leadership training programme for disabled adults and parents of disabled children up to school leaving age. Aims to invest in users of services who will have the competence and confidence to work with policy makers at national and local level. This booklet describes the course content, and how it was run with a group of people from the North West of England.
Consulting with disabled children and young people
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Recent legislation and guidance across education, health, leisure and social services strengthens the expectation that professionals will consult with children and young people about decisions that affect them, including disabled children and young people. The 'Ask Us' project (led by The Children's Society) used a multi-media approach to involve disabled children and young people in influencing policy development on Quality Protects. 'Two Way Street' (led by Triangle and NSPCC) produced a training video for practitioners to build confidence and skills in communicating with disabled children who do not use speech or language.
All together: how to create inclusive services for disabled children and their families; a practical handbook for early years workers
- Authors:
- DICKINS Mary, DENZILOE Judy
- Publisher:
- National Early Years Network
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 45p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Handbook promoting the concept of inclusion by recognising each disabled child as a unique individual, who is a child first, sharing the same needs and desires as all children. Contains chapters on: the legal framework of inclusive services; underpinning values and principles; developing inclusive policies; taking part in assessment and statementing; working with parents; guide to the professionals involved with families; practical aspects of play and learning; how to get experience and training; and local resources and networks.
Code of good practice on the employment of disabled people
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Employment Service
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Employment Service
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 52p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
Aimed primarily at personnel and other managers in both the public and private sectors. Covers the law relating to employing people with disabilities; an examination of some employer concerns about recruiting; good practice in recruitment and selection; options to consider for employees who become disabled; and guidance on drawing up a policy or policy statement. Also contains a section for directors and senior managers recommending specific policy objectives and how to achieve them.