A Surrey County Council drive to fill 500 apprentice places in a year has powered up to the halfway mark. The news was confirmed as Youth Work Week got into full swing to highlight the importance of giving young people the right skills for a successful career. Leader David Hodge unveiled Surrey’s scheme offering … Continue reading
Surrey County Council’s Garath Symonds has been appointed to two key National Youth Agency roles. The council’s Assistant Director for Young People joins the Board of Trustees and becomes the chair of the Education and Training Standards Committee. Mr Symonds, who started his career as a residential social worker, joined Surrey in 2009 from Lambeth Council and has … Continue reading