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An online application for youth workers that is expected to save up to £100,000 a year has been launched by Surrey County Council. The technology was developed by the council’s IT team for BlackBerry’s Playbook tablet computer and Torch smartphone in what is believed to be the first technology initiative of its kind in the … Continue reading
Three countryside trainees have been taken on as part of Surrey County Council’s efforts to help young people get work skills. Surrey has set a goal of filling 100 apprenticeship places by next April as it seeks to ensure all 16-19 year olds in Surrey are in education training or employment by 2015. The recruits … Continue reading
Learning about fire safety has been made more fun for young children thanks to a £5,000 donation from P&G (Procter & Gamble). The money is being used by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service to add to its collection of books, DVDs and toys that help children to learn about the dangers posed by fire. Mark … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is calling on young performers from across the county to enter the biggest school talent contest ever to take place in Surrey. Students aged seven to 16 can film their 2012 Games inspired acts and post them on YouTube to enter the Surrey Schools Have Talent competition for their chance to perform … Continue reading
An online application for youth workers being created by Surrey County Council is set to cut bureaucracy and save up to £100,000 a year. IT staff are developing the technology for BlackBerry’s Playbook tablet computer and Torch smartphone. The app will give youth workers secure access to young people’s records, allowing them to update personal … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has set a target of filling 100 apprenticeship places in a year. The pledge follows a commitment to ensure all 16 to 19-year-olds in Surrey are in education, training or employment by 2015. Surrey is looking for up to 20 of the new apprenticeships from April to go to children in care. … Continue reading
A campaign spearheaded by Surrey County Council to fill 200 apprentice places in 100 days has reached its target with time to spare. The success of the apprenticeship drive was confirmed as National Apprenticeship Week kicked off yesterday (6 February)*. Employers have been coming forward since the end of September pledging to take on apprentices … Continue reading
Surrey County Council has won a national technology award supported by the Prime Minister. The council won the best project delivery category in the UK Public Sector Digital Awards for developing technology to help support vulnerable children*. David Cameron said the awards recognise “brilliant work” in local government. He said: “I congratulate all the nominees … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s head of youth services spoke alongside government minister Greg Clark at an international event looking at innovation in public services. Assistant Director for Young People Garath Symonds shared the platform with the Minister for Decentralisation and Cities at a seminar in Helsinki*. They were joined by Ulla-Maija Laiho, Finland’s Development Director at … Continue reading
World cycling champion Mark Cavendish reckons this year’s P&G Surrey School Games is going to be the best yet. The Olympic gold medal hopeful has given his backing to the programme, organised by Surrey County Council, to get more young people involved in sport and cultural activities in the lead up to the 2012 Games. … Continue reading
Community groups have welcomed the opportunity to run activities at Surrey youth centres which will mean improved services for young people while also saving local taxpayers £1.8m a year. Surrey Youth Consortium, which is made up of 12 local charities, and Raven Housing Trust will provide activities at 31 Surrey County Council youth centres. Activities … Continue reading
A campaign spearheaded by Surrey County Council to fill 200 apprentice places in 100 days has almost reached the halfway mark. Employers have been coming forward pledging to take on apprentices as part of the council’s push to ensure all 16 to 19-year-olds in Surrey are in education, training or employment by 2015. The figure … Continue reading
Following Business Secretary Vince Cable’s announcement of new plans to make it easier for businesses to take on apprentices, Surrey County Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Learning Tim Hall said: “This is really welcome news and a great boost for young people looking to get on the first rung of the ladder in their … Continue reading
Context: Ofsted has this week said Surrey’s children’s services are “performing well” in an assessment of the department. In its annual report on the council’s performance, the watchdog said: Almost all the children’s services the council provides are “good or outstanding” Most primary schools are “good or outstanding” Most secondary schools are “good or outstanding” … Continue reading
Surrey County Council is looking for 21 families to adopt children who are currently waiting for a home. The council is particularly keen to hear from people who could offer a home for older children, sibling groups or children with specific health issues. The call is being made to coincide with National Adoption Week, which … Continue reading
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