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Rotherham Local Authority "School Attendance Matters Pathway"
Background Prior to the launch of the Early Help Service in 2016, there was a standalone Education Welfare Service (EWS). The EWS carried out enforcement using Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN) when leave of absences was taken during term time and further …
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Dragons’ Den, Episode 3, Series 20
This week's Dragons' Den was packed full of entrepreneurial flavour. Here we take a look at how the Dragons were fired up by a range of homemade chutneys and inspired by the seed of an idea that will get us all gardening...with a difference!
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Switching to a design career in my forties
I have always loved art and design, but following this passion as a career didn’t seem possible until I joined the Ministry of Justice. Since 2021, I have been re-training as a designer, having previously worked as a Business Support …
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A resolution to restore our natural world in 2023
Blog by Tony Juniper CBE, Chair of Natural England January is a time for new beginnings and new resolutions to drive self-improvement, and that applies to nations just as much as individuals. In Canada last month almost 200 countries at …
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Slamming the gates on reoffending
How a new recruit Tassie Ghilani took an evidence based approach to improve the life chances of prison leavers Tassir Ghilani joined the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) in June 2021 via the Going Forward in Employment scheme. It improves life …
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National Crime Agency help tackle child abuse
NCA top Civil Service Awards Productive Partnerships category in for their valuable tooling to help identify, locate and protect vulnerable victims of sexual abuse. National Crime Agency (NCA) officers’ close collaboration with BAE Systems is protecting children around the world …
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How the new DDaT Academy is helping to build our talent pipeline of business analysts
Since the ONS DDaT academy was launched 6 months ago, we've used a variety of approaches to attract new talent to the organisation. We had a great response when building our business analysis talent pipeline.
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The top 3 things you need to know about D2S in 2023
Over the past year, the Defence DevSecOps Service (D2S) has focused on delivering value for our users and the wider Defence community. As the D2S Service Owner, I am proud of what we have accomplished in partnership with our user …
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An Update On Countryside Stewardship Capital Payment Rates
On 5 January 2023, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) announced the Countryside Stewardship (CS) Capital grants payment rates for 2023. We have listened to feedback from farmers and landowners and have now amended the scope of the updated payment rates …
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Calling graduates: Grad scheme opportunity at the CMA
Recently or soon to be graduated and looking to start up your career? Applications for our September 2023 Grad Scheme are open! Find out more in Louis' blog.
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Location, location, location data: improving the UK's property system
Holly West, Senior Policy Adviser gives an update on how the Geospatial Commission is identifying future opportunities for innovative use of location data for the property sector.
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How we're providing better data to power decision making - the technology behind making critical data assets available on IDS
Tom Scott, Deputy Director Data Platform Delivery, shares how we're using technology to build the Integrated Data Service which is helping to deliver mission three of the 2022 to 2025 government roadmap for digital and data.
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UCAS applications deadline – what you need to know
The deadline for UCAS applications is fast approaching. Here we provide everything you need to know about UCAS applications. When is the UCAS application deadline? The deadline for most undergraduate UCAS applications is 6pm UK time on Wednesday 25 January …
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The business analysis mindset – are we born or are we made?
Chris Penner, Deputy Director for Cloud, shares his thoughts on the mindset that makes a business analyst.
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Launching MANIFEST, our new initiative to evaluate the role of art in policy
Policy Lab has an eight year history of testing innovative approaches to policymaking. Central to this story is collaboration between different disciplines, whether they be from the social sciences, sciences, humanities or arts. Some of the methods, such as design …
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Cutting the Queue at the Chemist
DWP’s data ninjas invent a genius passport benefit checker to instantly solve the pesky issue of whether you qualify for free meds. The winners of this year's Best Use of Data and Technology category at the Civil Service Awards succeeded …
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Ignite Space 2023: agenda now available
Tickets are now available for the UK Space Agency's Ignite Space event - Tuesday, 7 March 2023, Aerospace Bristol
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Windrush Schemes factsheet – November 2022
We are determined to put right the terrible injustices faced by some people from the Windrush generation and the wider Commonwealth, which happened under successive governments. Windrush Compensation Scheme The Windrush Compensation Scheme was launched on 3 April 2019. You may …
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Welcome to the ONS digital, data and technology blog
Martin O'Brian, Deputy Director Digital Delivery, welcomes you to the new ONS blog and shares what you can expect from future posts.
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Domestic Abuse - Adopting a whole family approach
Summary System and cultural changes can be challenging. We would like to share how the London Safe and Together partnership, with Waltham Forest as the lead borough, tackles domestic abuse by adopting the Safe and Together model. The partnership has …
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Head of Global Science - SCS1 Deputy Director
This role is offered by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The CSA and Research and Evidence Directorate (RED) brings together four departments: Global Science; Research and Technology; Expertise and Science Advice; and Research Analysts. Collectively these departments deliver …
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Head of International Technology Department - SCS1
This role is offered by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The International Technology Department (ITD) works to protect and enhance the UK’s strategic advantage in technology, and champion the free, responsible, secure and resilient development and use of …
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Further funding available to improve productivity, sustainability and resilience
At the end of this month, farmers, growers and foresters in England will be able to apply for a share of £850,000 to improve productivity, sustainability and resilience. In this post, I’ll share an overview of the competition, the application process and links to help you prepare.
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Glory of the Games!
From street cleaning, stewarding, a scorching summer to security, the Birmingham Commonwealth Games Delivery Unit pulled out the stops to bang the drum and deliver the Games in Brum! Having delivered a magnificent sporting spectacle on time and on budget, …
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Towards a sustainable future for Penwith Moors
This is a follow up to the Natural England blog of 07 October 2022 which outlines the designation of Penwith Moors as an SSSI. By Mark Beard - Penwith Moors SSSI designation project manager At the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP …
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Why I enjoy being a mentor
On International Mentoring Day, Joya Snowden shares her own mentoring journey, including her motivations for becoming a mentor, how she got started and some tips for finding your own mentor.
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Revolutionising our management of heritage on the Defence estate
The MOD has a rich and diverse historic environment on its UK and overseas estate, containing many thousands of historic buildings and archaeological sites. As the guardian of these valuable heritage assets, DIO is responsible for their stewardship, a key …
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Single-use plastics ban coverage
Today we are looking at coverage of our announcement that a range of single-use plastic items will be banned from October 2023.
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How leading football finance expert Kieran Maguire uses Companies House data
When it comes to explaining the complex world of money in football few do it better than lecturer, author, podcaster, and media commentator Kieran Maguire. Here he shares some rare insight into how Companies House services help him to do his job.
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Conquering the Digital Heap
Cabinet Office Digital is at the forefront of developing innovative systems for conquering the so called ‘digital heap.’ This blog describes what the Cabinet Office has done to achieve this, and in particular how we have included innovative automated solutions within an end to end digital system, the first of its type in government.
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Waste criminals targeted on Environment Agency day of action
Officers from the Environment Agency and the Joint Unit for Waste Crime visited a number of sites across England on Thursday 12 January as part of Operations Lyceum and Iris, cracking down on waste criminals. The proactive operation checked lorries …
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Tips for communicating across a language barrier
Good communication with participants is a foundation of user research. But how can you get meaningful insights when communicating isn't straightforward.
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Seeking a better way for local government insurance
Local authorities spend millions buying insurance, while central government departments retain their risks. Why is this - and is there a better way? Read the insights and opinions of a GAD actuary who's also a director of the Local Government Mutual.
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Salute to empowering military women’s health
How one small MOD team smashed the taboo over women’s health in the armed forces through popular blogs and an educational booklets to raise awareness Your mission should you choose to accept it: ensure a section of our talented armed …
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Explanatory notes on nurses' pay Twitter graphic
On 10 November 2022, DHSC posted a tweet about nurses’ pay, after the Royal College of Nursing announced the result of its ballot on strike action. The tweet included a graphical representation of increases in nurses’ pay over the past …
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Simplified process for verifying the death of a donor, attorney, deputy or guardian
[English] - [Cymraeg] We have simplified the process we follow after being notified that someone has died.
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Employers hail industrious veterans
Former military personnel enjoy strong public support in the UK, a study has revealed.Some 71% of employers believe veterans have a strong work ethic, while a vast majority of fellow employees say veterans are resilient individuals they are happy to …
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Dementia care and the benefit of experience
"I’m a registered nurse working for specialist dementia care provider, Vida Healthcare. I’d like to share my experience of working in a specialist dementia care home and why more nurses should consider gaining experience within care settings like these."
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The night sky in January
This month there is a chance to see all of the planets in our Solar System, as well as the Pleiades star cluster, Andromeda galaxy, and a comet!
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Dragons' Den Episode 2 Series 20
From ‘Instagramable’ pooch parties to plus size clothing, this week’s Dragons’ Den was packed full of highs and lows - for both the Dragons and the entrepreneurs.