http://www.skillsactive.com Older news items relevant to SkillsActive daily 1 2006-11-04T00:16:06Z http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/dcms-funding-supports-skillsactive-position-as-playwork-sector-skills-council SkillsActive have been successful in their bid for funding from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and have been awarded £350,000 per year for the next three years. No publisher playwork.comms@skillsactive.com 2008-04-14T09:23:12Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/high-profile-speakers-to-attend-skillsactive-conference-in-scotland SkillsActive is pleased to profile two of the keynote speakers at this year’s annual Scottish conference ‘Inspiring the Leisure Workforce’, the theme of which is leadership. No publisher andrew.brown@skillsactive.com 2008-04-10T16:59:29Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/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 the remits of the new agencies. No publisher william.pickering@skillsactive.com 2008-04-23T13:43:44Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/skillsactive-welsh-conference-2008-2013-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 Higher’, the Welsh Assembly Government’s 20 year sport and physical activity strategy. He will outline the importance of a skilled workforce to ensure success and how this directly relates to sport, fitness and the outdoors. No publisher william.pickering@skillsactive.com 2008-04-09T14:58:02Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/skillsactive2019s-complete-sector-qualifications-strategy-rated-2018exemplar2019 The Sector Qualifications Strategy for the Active Leisure and Learning Sector now encompasses all five sub sectors within the SkillsActive footprint and has been highly commended by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills. No publisher jessica.benson@skillsactive.com 2008-04-07T14:49:22Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/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 for the development of sport in Northern Ireland. No publisher andrew.brown@skillsactive.com 2008-04-07T11:26:38Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/skillsactive-welcomes-next-steps-for-childrens-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 develop the playwork workforce. No publisher playwork.comms@skillsactive.com 2008-04-07T11:16:04Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/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 future issues in health and fitness. No publisher andrew.brown@skillsactive.com 2008-04-03T15:56:28Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/skillsactive-welcomes-the-announcement-of-the-government2019s-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 £10m added, in improving play opportunities for children across a wide range of places where they spend their time. The strategy details investment into supervised settings such as adventure playgrounds and play ranger schemes as well as revitalising play areas and raising the importance of play in schools. No publisher playwork.comms@skillsactive.com 2008-04-04T11:08:13Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/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 of £235m Government investment on children’s play. No publisher playwork.comms@skillsactive.com 2008-04-03T15:53:45Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/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. No publisher william.pickering@skillsactive.com 2008-04-03T15:21:11Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/ioc-welcomes-your-views-on-the-games The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has launched a worldwide online public consultation about the Olympic Games. No publisher andrew.brown@skillsactive.com 2008-04-02T10:44:39Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/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 No publisher william.pickering@skillsactive.com 2008-04-02T08:59:26Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/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. No publisher william.pickering@skillsactive.com 2008-04-02T08:41:38Z SA News Item http://www.skillsactive.com/resources/news/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 will then start on developing the qualification criteria in preparation for launching the new Diploma in Sport and Leisure in 2010. No publisher jessica.benson@skillsactive.com 2008-04-01T16:47:42Z SA News Item