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SkillsActive on changes to the skills landscape	Following recent announcements regarding changes to various organistions dealing with skills across the UK, SkillsActive looks at the key areas of change and th...	10 April 2008 14:31
SkillsActive Welsh Conference 2008 – Welsh Heritage Minister and Climbing Higher	One of the highlights of this year’s conference in Wales will see Welsh Heritage Minister Rhodri Glyn Thomas AM give a keynote address on ‘Climbing Higherâ€...	9 April 2008 15:57
SkillsActive’s complete Sector Qualifications Strategy rated ‘exemplar’	The Sector Qualifications Strategy for the Active Leisure and Learning Sector now encompasses all five sub sectors within the SkillsActive footprint and has bee...	7 April 2008 15:49
Appointment of chair to Sport Northern Ireland	The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure is currently seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Chair of Sport Northern Ireland, the body responsible ...	7 April 2008 12:26
SkillsActive welcomes next steps for children's workforce	SkillsActive warmly welcomes the release of the latest addition to the Children’s Workforce Strategy and, in particular, the emphasis on specific measures to ...	7 April 2008 10:29
Employer forum to help shape Health and Fitness	SkillsActive, the Register of Exercise Professionals and the Fitness Industry Association are holding employer forums across the UK to discuss current and futur...	7 April 2008 08:00
SkillsActive welcomes the Government’s Fair Play strategy consultation for England.	The Fair Play strategy was released today as part of the Children’s Plan - the biggest ever investment in play. £235m will be invested, with an additional £...	3 April 2008 17:47
Ministers call for Fair Play	Children across the country are to get an extra 3,500 play areas and 30 local authorities will get £2 million each to build new adventure playgrounds, as part ...	3 April 2008 16:39
Lord Leitch to discuss skills with Commons committee	The Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee will take evidence from Lord Leitch on Monday 28 April at 4.15pm in Westminster.	3 April 2008 16:21
IOC welcomes your views on the Games	The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched a worldwide online public consultation about the Olympic Games.	2 April 2008 11:44
Ministerial statement on 14-19 qualifications strategy	Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families yesterday made a statement in the House of Commons on a consultation looking at 14-19 qualifications	2 April 2008 09:59
New Commission puts employer voice at heart of skills policy	A new Commission which will put employers at the centre of employment and skills policy development across the UK opens for business today.	2 April 2008 09:41
First stage development of the new Diploma in Sport and Leisure completed	The final draft Line of Learning for the new Diploma in Sport and Leisure is being launched today at the 14-19: Ready for Reform? conference in London. Work wil...	2 April 2008 01:00
SkillsActive Welsh Conference 2008 – Focus on speakers	In this latest article on SkillsActive’s forthcoming conferences, which will focus on ‘Delivering Climbing Higher’ in Wales, we look at two of the speaker...	1 April 2008 11:37
SkillsActive publish Diploma magazine for young people	A recent poll at a Schools’ Science Conference found that 86 per cent of 14 to 18 year-olds would like to know more about the new Diploma in Society, Health a...	31 March 2008 15:08
New streamlined qualifications system will provide clarity for young people, parents and employers	Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families Ed Balls today published proposals to simplify the qualifications system so that all courses are well unde...	31 March 2008 15:01
Bursary available for coaches and leaders	Time is running out for applications for this year’s Nancy Ovens Bursary, which offers up to £2000 for voluntary coaches and leaders in the active leisure an...	28 March 2008 10:21
SkillsActive Scottish Conference 2008 – Inspirational Leadership	As part of its role as Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning, SkillsActive’s conference in Scotland will be focussing on leadership issues, wi...	28 March 2008 10:17
Informal Adult Learning – Shaping the Way Ahead	The Government is investing £600 million over the next three years for adult learning. Whilst the investment in skills is essential to the economy and prosper...	26 March 2008 16:25
Support scheme to improve skills in Scotland	Work-related training is to become eligible for individual learning account funds as part of a revamp of the scheme.	26 March 2008 16:06