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DIO Apprenticeships: nurturing homegrown talent
Hi, I’m John Abbott, DIO Apprenticeship Lead. I've recently taken on the role and I'm really enjoying the challenge. I'd like to think I practice what I preach having undertaken a Human Resources (HR) apprenticeship when I first joined the …
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Stamford to Sutton (and beyond); visiting library branches across England.
Baroness Sanderson writes about her first set of library visits as Chair of the new advisory panel on public libraries.
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Round 6 of the Local Digital Fund is open for applications
We’re excited to announce that Round 6 of the Local Digital Fund is now open for applications from council-led digital projects. In this latest round, we’re inviting local authorities to submit proposals for Discovery, Alpha and Beta projects to make …
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Blind and partially sighted library users (World Sight Day 2022)
Lara Marshall, Libraries Engagement Management at RNIB, writes about the resources available for library users with visual impairments.
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Data Analyst
This is an important role within the Strategy and Analysis Team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate fixed term or seconded Data Analyst to contribute to delivery of key analytical projects with the aim of identifying areas of concern …
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Defence Vehicle Demonstration (DVD) 2022: Bringing to life the transformation of the British Army
Project Delivery Advisor, Lydia Randall, from the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) shares her insights from an engaging visit to the Defence Vehicle Demonstration (DVD) 2022 with IPA Chief Executive Officer, Nick Smallwood and IPA Deputy Director of Defence, Martin …
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How DVLA’s strategic enquiries platform supports cross-government collaboration through data sharing
Dudley Ashford outlines our strategic enquiries platform and how we’ve been working to share data with other government bodies through our new, modern services.
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Government committed to halting decline in nature
In today’s blog we set out our commitment to the environment and respond to concerns raised by the National Trust and other environmental charities.
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Food for the soul: nurturing residents and careers in social care
For the majority of people, food plays a huge part in their happiness and this is no exception for people living with dementia. Since Head Chef, Linda Aduma, began working at Vida Healthcare, she has understood the importance of providing meals which are nourishing mentally as well as physically.
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Health care, artificial intelligence and climate action: Building global action on Disability Inclusion a meeting of the G7
In the last few years, we have witnessed an increasing focus on disability issues at the international level. Working in the disability policy space for many years, and now heading up the UK’s Disability Unit International, Futures and Complex Issues …
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How we’re helping young people find their next step in education and training
Here’s how we’re helping young people find their next step in education and training and navigate the many options available to them.
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Marine Licensing in the MMO
Through marine licensing, the MMO plays a key role in providing advice and making decisions on what happens in England’s seas. There are many things to consider when handling marine licence applications, from protecting the marine environment to helping the …
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Improbable Defence and D2S: Working together to shape the future of Defence DevSecOps
We stand on the brink of a technological revolution that will drastically change the way we live, work and connect with each other. As the Fourth Industrial Revolution accelerates, technological innovation is flourishing, driven by a fusion of disparate disciplines …
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Get to know the HMRC Mindsets team
Back in May 2022 following the huge success of the Mindsets Global Accessibility Awareness Day session which was ran by us, the Mindsets team at HMRC, there has been a lot of interest from across government to share more detail …
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First lamb exports to USA in over twenty years
British lamb was sent to the USA for the first time in over twenty years on Saturday.
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How can I get my urgent application to HM Land Registry fast-tracked?
You can apply to have your urgent application fast-tracked through our free expedite service. It's available for applications where a delay would put a property sale or any kind of property transaction at risk.
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Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day 2022 – in conversation with Karen and Claire
To celebrate Ada Lovelace Day 2022, we caught up with Karen Clark, Agile Delivery Manager, and Claire Barry, Technical Product Manager, about their experience of working in digital at DVLA.
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YPO's Buildings in Use framework explained
In this blog post, Megan Grimshaw, Procurement Projects Delivery Lead at YPO, highlights YPO’s Buildings in Use framework, which includes both catering and cleaning lots as well as much more. Megan will explain what the framework can offer, how it works, and how it can benefit schools. If you are looking for a catering service or want to outsource your cleaning, this could be the framework for you.
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National Inclusion Week 2022: Everyday Tips
National Inclusion Week 2022 took place last week from 26th September to 2nd October; this year’s theme was ‘Time to Act: The Power of Now’. Many of our members joined us by visiting our GSE Knowledge Hub site to mark …
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Modernising justice systems: an international perspective
Sharing expertise with India’s justice system, tackling a backlog of 31 million criminal cases in a modernised system where judges are responsible for managing courts.
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Hot off the press: Natural England’s research to support offshore wind
By Mike Burke, Head of Programme – Sustainable Development Natural England has just published several research reports to inform and support the sustainable development of offshore windfarms, contributing to economic growth and energy security. This package of research will provide …
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The NHS Needs You
Blood is something we all need. As co-leader of the Civil Service Blood Drive, Joe Smith is on a mission to persuade civil servants to take time out of their day to donate blood and help a stranger. The COVID-19 …
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Cutting through complexity using collective intelligence
This post sets out Collective Intelligence Lab’s reflections on our experiments to date and how this approach could be applied to complex policy areas such as climate change. What is collective intelligence? At Policy Lab, we strive to radically improve …
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Taking action on space sustainability!
A guest blog from Oxfordshire-based Astroscale, celebrating World Space Week with the theme of Space and Sustainability.
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Environment Secretary vows to clamp down on fly-tipping
Today we are looking at an op-ed from the Environment Secretary in the Telegraph on the Government’s action to tackle fly-tipping.
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Modernising cloud services in DWP
Find out how Bryan and his team are rising to the challenge of modernising the cloud services at DWP Digital.
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Developing the Algorithmic Transparency Standard in the open
Today the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) and the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) are sharing an updated version of the Algorithmic Transparency Standard on GitHub. Sharing the updated Standard on GitHub will allow interested stakeholders to …
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World Mental Health Day - reassurance in trying times
Another World Mental Health Day has begun. This annual opportunity to prioritise our psychological wellbeing feels more essential than ever in uncertain times.
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Miscarriage: Civil Service helps to break the silence
In Baby Loss Awareness Week, Angela MacDonald, Second Permanent Secretary at HM Revenue & Customs, welcomes new guidance to offer support for Civil Service parents experiencing a miscarriage. Sadly, miscarriage affects a lot of parents - one in four pregnancies …
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UK NSC screening manual describes best practice for national screening programmes
The new UK NSC screening manual sets out the evidence base, policy requirements, implementation processes, quality assurance requirements and core pathway components needed for national screening programmes.
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5 Top Tips for Wellbeing
To celebrate World Mental Health Day we caught up with Mark Turpin, a Wellbeing Rep based in our Liverpool regional centre, to get some top tips for improving mental health. Mark has worked in the civil service for over 20 …
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Why I keep talking about mental health
On World Mental Health Day, Kata Papunen reflects on the value of such initiatives and considers her own journey, including personal struggles which have been helped through having access to a range of workplace assistance and resources.
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The School Census – what you need to know
One of our key roles is monitoring the school system to understand how well it is working and how things are changing. A key tool in doing this is the School Census, which is where we gather information about how …
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Breaking down the language barrier
A short post recommending 2 simple techniques that can bring teams with different jargon, styles and culture, much closer together.
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Supporting disabled people with the cost of living this autumn
Countries around the world are facing rising goods and energy prices, inflation and cost of living pressures after the pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine. Disabled people in particular, often have additional costs from using extra heating, water use, personal …
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The STEM projects helping young people reach for the stars
The UK Space Agency invested £65,000 into projects to engage UK pupils in STEM learning and possible space careers.
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Black History Month: My Journey In Science
"I would advise anyone that it is never too late to pursue what you love, even in science. However, encouraging STEM subjects helps cultivate and steer towards achieving this. Having the foundation laid at an early age is helpful."
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Penwith Moors Site of Special Scientific Interest; Cornwall’s western-most landscape receives further accolade of SSSI designation
By Mark Beard - Penwith Moors SSSI designation project manager The designation of a new Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is a reminder that, as a society, we value the special place nature plays in enriching our lives, protecting …
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‘Time for Change’: we talk to our staff about what changes they have seen
This year’s theme for Black History Month is ‘Time for Change: Action not Words’. We wanted to talk to our staff and apprentice panel members about what changes they have seen in their lifetimes and careers, and what still needs …
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Celebrating one year of the Navy Schedule Service (NSS)
My adopted programme (Navy Schedule Service) is a year old, and this is what I’ve learnt. Please join me in wishing the Navy Schedule Service a happy first birthday. Navy Schedule Service (NSS) went live 16th September 2021. NSS, a …