Notice of National Careers/Connexions Seminar

(12/11/2009)Notice of Joint Seminar between Careers/Connexions and the Youth and Community Sector

This bulletin provides details of the seminar for UNISON representatives and stewards working in the Careers/Connexions sector and UNISON members working in the Youth and Community sector will be held on Tuesday, 9 February 2010 at Friends House, Euston Road, London (map attached in the bulletin). The seminar will run from 10.30 a.m. until 4.00 p.m. Delegates are welcome to register from 9.15 a.m. Closing date is 4 January 2010

Consultation on Professional and Occupational Standards

(25/03/2009)There are a number of professional and occupational standards describing areas of specialisms within the youth workforce. The Skills Development Framework lays out some of the current thinking of how to help equip the workforce to improve outcomes for young people. Many accept that the present youth workforce is characterised by a strong degree of fragmentation.

Remember to Keep in Touch

(15/01/2009)With all the transferring of services taking place, it is important to keep your membership details up to date both in terms of our membership system but also our e bulletin service.

UNISON Submission on the Draft Apprenticeship Bill

(1/12/2008) Please find below the UNISON submission on the draft apprenticeship bill.


UNISON Submission on Apprenticeship Bill

Consultation on Youth Sector Support Arrangements

(21/04/2008) Please find attached the UNISON response to the Department for Children, Schools and Families consultation on Youth Sector Support Arrangements. The consultation explores how to improve the capacity, coherence and quality of support arrangements for youth sector professionals, volunteers and organisations.

UNISON Concern on Independent Safeguarding Authority Registration Fees

(4/04/2008)UNISON,the UK’s largest public sector union, today (2 April) warned of a recruitment crisis following the announcement on the new childcare workers registration fee. The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) is a single agency that will check everyone who works or volunteers with children and vulnerable adults.

UNISON Response to World-class Apprenticeships

(1/04/2008) Attached is the UNISON response to a DIUS consultation on Apprenticeships. The response can be assessed by clicking on the link below.

Connexions/Careers Bulletins

(8/03/2008) Click here to go to the latest Bulletins for the Careers/Connexions Service.