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Issue 4.04

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The 14-19 Shake-Up

From April 2010 local authorities will take over funding responsibility for education and training for all 14–19 year olds. Under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill, which sets out this change, local authorities will have new powers to plan and commission education and training for this age group. This new report by the LSN warns that Government plans for all teenagers to remain in school or college to the age of 18 could be jeopardised unless local authorities are careful with new powers to commission post-16 education and training. Leadership Briefings Issue 4.04 (40)

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Children, Young People & Alcohol: Summary of Responses

The Government has published the responses to a consultation on children, young people and alcohol. The responses show that there is a broad base of support for guidelines from the Chief Medical Office on safe levels of drinking. There is also a clear need for government advice and information for parents. Respondents were very clear that Government had a role to play on the issue and parents were keen for more support and information. Leadership Briefings Issue 4.04 (40)

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