Policy Statements and Initiatives
BIS: A new strategy that could lead to £8bn growth in the British marine & maritime industry has been launched by Business Minister, Mark Prisk, at the PSP Southampton Boat Show. Drawing on the thinking of business, Government & academia, the Marine Industries Growth Strategy (MIGS) is the first ever integrated UK strategy for the marine industries and establishes a foundation for ambitious, but sustainable, long-term growth.
The strategy will be available for download from the industry’s new website. If properly implemented, this strategy could lead to a £25bn billion marine industry by 2020.
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DfE: In October 2010, the Government announced, as part of the Fairness Premium, that it will extend the free entitlement of 15 hours per week – available to every 3 & 4 year old – to all disadvantaged 2 year olds. Plans, to be consulted on this autumn, will propose that the criteria for measuring disadvantage should match the criteria used to assess free school meals eligibility.
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DfE: The total funding available for the Pupil Premium is set to double and will rise to £1.25bn in 2012-13. The Pupil Premium began to be allocated to schools this year and is targeting funding at pupils from low income families who generally do not achieve as well as pupils from more advantaged backgrounds. Government funding will support them in reaching their potential and help schools reduce educational inequalities.
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CO: 19 service providers have been selected to run National Citizen Service (NCS) pilots in 2012. NCS aims to promote a more cohesive, responsible & engaged society by bringing young people from different backgrounds together to make a difference in their communities. It is a voluntary programme for 16-year-olds which focuses on their personal and social development which includes challenging activities, from away-from-home residential experiences to a self-designed social action project.
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ScotGov: The Scottish Spending Review 2011 confirms that despite a 36.7% real terms cut to 's capital budget in the spending review, Scottish Government-supported investment will grow over the next 3 years.
Press release & links ~ Related press release
WAG: The Welsh Government is now finalising this year’s Draft Budget, which will be published on 4 October 2011, with the Final Budget presented to the National Assembly for in December 2011.
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DfE: The Government has announced that 20 pathfinders, covering 31 local authorities and their Primary Care Trust (PCT) partners, will test out the main proposals in the SEN & disabilities Green Paper. The pathfinders will receive up to £150,000 per local authority per year.
Press release & links ~ Support & aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability - a consultation (closed)
DfE: The Deputy Prime Minister has announced a new £50m pupil premium summer school programme to help the most disadvantaged pupils make the transition from primary to secondary school. The scheme will benefit up to 100,000 pupils per year with from 2 weeks of additional teaching through the scheme.
All pupils eligible for free school meals who are making the transition between primary & secondary school in September 2012 will attract the extra funding. Schools will make a judgement on which pupils need extra support in making the transition.
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DCMS: With the Royal Wedding this year and London 2012 and The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next year, the eyes of the world are on the . The Government is determined to seize this unprecedented opportunity to ensure that the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are not only a spectacular celebration of sport, but also deliver a lasting economic legacy for the whole country, boosting investment, jobs and growth.
GREAT, a new campaign announced by the Prime Minister in
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