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How to become a software developer apprentice: Idris's story
Idris Abdirizak joined GDS through our apprenticeship scheme for developers. In this blog post he talks about his experience.
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What is a 'green' apprenticeship and where could it take you
This series of National Apprenticeship Week Education Hub posts was curated and written by Lauren, the Department for Education’s new communications apprentice. There are a range of apprenticeships available in the green economy and during National Apprentice Week we want …
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UKHSA Winter Viruses Dashboard Alpha Assessment
From: DHSCAssessment date: 29 April 2023Stage: AlphaResult: MetService provider: UKHSA Service description The winter viruses dashboard is a cost-effective, sustainable and scalable solution for an enduring public dashboard, which will act as a one-stop shop for priority UKHSA data and …
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New year, new job?
We're recruiting for our user-centred design team and apprenticeship week.
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Celebrating apprenticeship success at the Makers Awards 2025
This National Apprenticeship Week we celebrate success at the Makers Awards and recognise the work of our apprentices across DWP Digital.
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Transforming justice, giving children a voice in the family courts
Peter Curran, Specialist Family Leader for Wales shares his experience of working in a court pioneering a new approach to private family law cases.
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Latest statement in response to small boat crossings
A Home Office spokesperson said: “We all want to end dangerous small boat crossings, which threaten lives and undermine our border security. “The people-smuggling gangs do not care if the vulnerable people they exploit live or die, as long as …
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Andrew Donaldson-Wheatcroft: 'We should see HIV testing as an essential part of self-care'
If you are interested in skincare, beauty and wellness, you might know of influencer Andrew Donaldson-Wheatcroft, who has well over 200,000 followers on his social media accounts. Alongside this content, Andrew is an advocate for people living with HIV. In …
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Joining GDS as a Junior Site Reliability Engineer: Radha's story
Radha joined as a Junior Site Reliability Engineer on GOV.UK Pay, later moving to GOV.UK Forms. She talks about her experience of what it was like joining GDS.
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When do you need to notify Ofsted?
We know that keeping children safe and happy is the biggest priority for all of you in the early years and childcare sector. Caring for young children in a safe environment helps them to develop the skills they need as …
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How we've enhanced our digital services
The move to digital is a crucial part of our efforts to speed up registration. Find out about the latest improvements to our services.
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All is Fair in Love and IP Rights
Love, innovation, and creativity have always gone hand in hand. From patented heart-shaped jewellery to chocolate brands protected with trade marks, romance has long inspired inventors and creators across the UK. Whilst you are busy planning the perfect gift, intellectual property (IP) is quietly playing cupid behind the scenes.
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New towns update
There has been prominent, widespread national reporting on the latest update on the next generation of new towns. The story has been covered by outlets including The Guardian, Financial Times, Telegraph, Independent and Express. The outlets report on the government’s …
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Inaccurate reporting on foot and mouth disease controls
There has been inaccurate media coverage regarding foot and mouth disease (FMD) controls with reports that it took six or seven days for controls on commercial imports to take effect and “allowed disease to enter the country.”
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National Apprenticeship Week: Meet Darke and Taylor Ltd
This series of National Apprenticeship Week Education Hub posts was curated and written by Lauren, the Department for Education’s new communications apprentice. During National Apprenticeship Week we want to hear from the employers who champion apprenticeships by providing career opportunities …
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Reflections on my first year in UK Defence
As we begin 2025, I am grateful for the opportunity to reflect on my first year as the Chief Technology Officer for UK Defence. This year has been an incredible journey marked by innovation, collaboration, and significant achievements. I joined …
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National Apprenticeship Week 2025: The importance of apprenticeships in AI and Cyber Security, with IfATE Digital Route Panel members Sarah Hague and Dr Matthew Forshaw
Last month, the Prime Minister announced a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunities Action Plan, to use AI to deliver a decade of National Renewal. For National Apprenticeship Week, we spoke to Digital Route Panel members Sarah Hague and Dr Matthew …
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New CMA proposals to drive growth, investment and business confidence
A robust, independent competition regime should both drive growth and investment, and uphold consumer interests. This was at the heart of a speech I gave at Chatham House last November, and a view shared by our new Chair in his …
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National Apprenticeship Week: Meet Santina - a Level 6 Civil Engineering degree apprentice
This series of National Apprenticeship Week Education Hub posts was curated and written by Lauren, the Department for Education’s new communications apprentice. During National Apprenticeship Week we are showcasing how apprenticeships impact the lives of people that choose them as …
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National Apprenticeship Week
How often do we hear people refer to “I’m just a care worker” or “I’m just a care home nurse”. There is nothing “just” about anything in social care. Our profession has an incredible workforce full of talented, entrepreneurial people, …
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Good Risk Taking in Government: Top take aways
Senior leaders shared insights on smart risk taking and innovation in government at a recent webinar attended by over 800 civil servants.
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From Learning to Leading: Celebrating Apprenticeships in the Civil Service
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we’ll share information about apprenticeship opportunities within Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) and hear from some of our apprentices.
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National Apprenticeship Week 2025: Rebecca Jones shares how her environmental practitioner degree apprenticeship is helping the UK achieve net zero emissions
As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10-16 February), Rebecca Jones, a member of IfATE’s Apprentice Panel, shares her journey as an environmental practitioner degree apprentice at WSP. The apprentice panel brings together apprentices from a wide range of backgrounds, …
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The Generation Study: exploring genome sequencing in newborns
Amanda Pichini, Clinical Director at Genomics England, explains how the Generation Study hopes to provide evidence to inform future screening approaches.
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Celebrating women in science
11 February marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. DIO’s Senior Climate Resilience manager, Begonia Pedreira-Regueira, reflects on how she has been celebrating the day and championing the principles it stands for. Part of me cannot believe …
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Strengthening Marine Pollution Response: A Collaborative Visit to Sri Lanka
Authors: Angharad Elliman, Freya Goodsir, Todd Last From November 12th to 22nd, 2024, the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP) teams from Cefas and JNCC, embarked on a technical visit to Sri Lanka. This visit was part of a broader effort …
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Setting up provision for children with the most complex needs – tips, reassurance and a new advice form
It is often a struggle to find the right social care provider for children with the most complex needs. We want to help those wanting to open provision for them, and commissioners that are looking for suitable homes. So, we …
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025 at the FSA
Cymraeg We’re celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science by getting to know a few members of our Scientific Advisory Committees (SAC). Emily Burton What capacity do you work with the FSA in? I have two advisory roles …
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Defra improves performance on Post Implementation Reviews, but other departments lag behind
Stephen Gibson, Chair of the RPC, commends Defra on progress on completing PIRs but expresses ongoing concerns from others across government.
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National Apprenticeship Week: Meet Dorota – a physiotherapy apprentice
During National Apprenticeship Week we are showcasing how apprenticeships impact the lives of people that choose them as a route into their preferred profession.
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Embracing flexible working in schools and trusts
Sarah Sarll, Chief Financial Officer at Pioneer Educational Trust, shares how flexible working has boosted staff wellbeing and retention while transforming school culture. Her experience offers valuable insights for educational institutions looking to modernise their working practices. Evidence-Based ImplementationWhen we …
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How can Nature-Based Solutions address the climate and Nature crises?
Keynote speech by Tony Juniper CBE, Chair of Natural England, at Nature Returns conference, 6 February 2025 It is an absolute pleasure to be here today and to see this latest journey in what has been a decades-long process of …
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From apprentice to cyber security professional in the NDA group
As part of our National Apprenticeship Week 2025 focus on apprenticeships in the NDA group, Lauren Gorge - an Information Assurance Advisor at Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) - shares her apprenticeship journey: I’m Lauren Gorge, an Information Assurance Advisor at …
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Coastal Planner Corner
The MMO has marine planners based around the English coast. Their role is to engage with you for the development, implementation, and monitoring of marine plans. You can find out who your local coastal planner is and their contact details …
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My journey in science
Dr Jess Parry, our Epidemiology Workgroup Leader, reflects on her path from a curious young girl, passionate about biology to her current role as a scientist and leader at APHA.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science. From Curiosity to Career: My Science Journey
2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS).
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we hear from Frances, a Senior Toxicologist at the OPSS, as she shares her career journey.
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Celebrating one year of the artificial intelligence community
In December 2023 we launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) community for the UK Government. The community was created by the team that developed the Generative AI Framework for HMG and its learning resources to provide departments with an opportunity to discuss their AI projects with implementation teams and experts across government.
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Launching the Artificial Intelligence Playbook for the UK Government
AI is at the heart of the UK Government's strategy to drive economic growth and enhance public service delivery. Read more about GDS's AI Playbook to provide the public sector with accessible technical guidance on the safe and effective use of AI.
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NHSX Standards Directory - Beta Assessment
From: DHSCAssessment date: 14 July 2022Stage: BetaResult: MetService provider: NHSX Previous assessment reports Service description The service brings together different types of information standards needed to support interoperability across health and adult social care. It allows users such as healthcare providers …
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Secure by Design: User-centred guidance on Digital MOD.UK
Jonathan Leach, Deputy Head Cyber Security Assessment and Advisory Services (part of the Cyber Defence and Risk Directorate), tells us about the new Secure by Design (SbD) Guidance. For the past three years, Secure by Design (SbD) has been the …