The majority of social workers say they are receiving good training and line management support
Ofsted’s first national annual survey of social workers’ views, Safeguarding and looked after children, has responses from over 4,000 practitioners. The survey is issued alongside a report on the views of over 1,500 third sector organisations who provide services for children and young people across most local authorities in England. These surveys provide a window on the views and experience of front line staff as they work to safeguard and protect children.
Improvements being made in the teaching of personal, social, health and economic education
Most schools are equipping children and young people with the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills to live healthily, safely, productively and responsibly, Personal, social, health and economic education in schools has found. The report shows provision for personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) was good or outstanding in more than three quarters of the 165 maintained schools visited across England.
Targeted support from local authorities and their partners helps vulnerable young people
Targeted support from local authorities and their partners is helping to meet the needs of vulnerable young people, according to Supporting young people: An evaluation of recent reforms to youth support services in 11 local areas. However, the report finds that local authorities have made limited progress in involving voluntary, community and private groups in providing youth services.
Equipping people with the skills for work – Ofsted highlights the ingredients of work-based learning success
Twelve outstanding providers of work-based learning showcases 12 outstanding work-based learning providers that excel at providing apprenticeships, NVQs and other vocational qualifications for young people and adults. The twelve learning and skills providers, from across England, have taken different routes to achieve excellent results but all have been committed to bringing out the potential of their learners.
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Schools show encouraging progress in promoting healthy eating
Food in schools shows that most pupils have a good understanding of what makes up a healthy diet. It also finds that in the majority of schools visited, food is attractive, nutritious and well prepared. Many schools have succeeded in increasing the take-up of free school meals by giving better advice and support to parents.
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Annual Report 2008/09
The Report principally presents evidence from inspection and regulatory visits undertaken by Ofsted between September 2008 and August 2009.
Outstanding Providers 2008/09
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