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Coverage of NAO report on waste crime
Today the National Audit Office (NAO) has published a report on its investigation into the Government’s actions to combat waste crime. Coverage in The Telegraph, the Independent, Western Daily Press & Western Telegraph reports on the NAO’s assessment that there …
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HSE: Construction Engineering Specialist Inspector- SEO
At HSE, we work with one goal in mind – to help keep Britain’s workforce safe and healthy. Our work touches virtually every sector of Great Britain’s industry. Combining specialists from numerous fields, we strive to keep people and their …
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Enduring, positive relationships must be at the heart of the care system
Yvette Stanley, Ofsted’s National Director for Regulation and Social Care, considers the recent All-Party Parliamentary Group Spotlight Inquiry and reflects on how independent visitors can be an important source of lasting friendship and support for children in care. We have …
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Pioneering research is key to England’s Rare Diseases Action Plan
Rare diseases are those which affect fewer than 1 in 2,000 people. There are over 7,000 such conditions, ranging from those you may have heard of, like Huntington’s Disease or the muscular dystrophies, to syndromes so rare they have yet …
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The COVID-19 vaccine is still available to anyone aged 12-15
From 1st April the in-school COVID-19 vaccination programme will come to an end. However, 12 to 15 year olds will still be able to access the vaccine outside of schools at a vaccination centre, pharmacy or walk-in centre.
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Our school’s journey supporting refugees
As children and young people from Ukraine begin to arrive in the country, Tarun Kapur from Broadoak School shares his advice for schools looking to support refugees.
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Benefiting from shared parental leave
In 2021, I became a dad, and I soon realised the benefits that shared parental leave can offer civil servants like me. My journey to fatherhood took nearly 15 years. My life changed positively forever in July 2021 with the …
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IP and Youth – innovating for a better future
Every year, on the 26 April, World IP Day is celebrated across the globe. Hosted by the World Intellectual Property Organization, it has a new focus each year. The theme for 2022 is ‘Innovation and Youth’.
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Inside Policy: Helping school leaders and teachers thrive
With a heavy workload comes an impact on wellbeing. In recent years, teachers have consistently cited their volume of workload as the main reason for leaving their job, Katie Tyson and Amy Collins are spearheading work to tackle this issue. …
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The new Natural History GCSE and how we’re leading the way in climate and sustainability education – your questions answered
Education is one of the key tools we have in the fight against climate change. That’s why we’re introducing a range of new measures that will mean young people are able to learn more about the natural world around them …
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What is the DHSC Health Science & Engineering Network?
Zenisha Chouhan and Haskan Kaya, Co-Vice-Chairs of the DHSC Health Science & Engineering Network. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) Health Science and Engineering Network (HSEN) is an exciting staff network which aims to bring together colleagues with …
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National DNA Day 2022 - The Government’s Ambition to Transform Genomic Healthcare
Today is National DNA Day (25 April), marking the day James Watson, Francis Crick, Maurice Wilkins and Rosalind Franklin discovered the double helix in 1953. I thought it would be a great opportunity to highlight some of the exciting genomics …
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Data visualisation: how can good design transform your data?
If your project involves large amounts of data, how you present that information is crucial for ensuring it’s clearly understood. Design102 explain why data visualisation is the design solution you need to make your data more vibrant, engaging and accessible.
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10 tips for working with a service designer
More service designers than ever work in the public sector. But not everybody has worked with one. Here are 10 tips to effectively let them use their skill set.
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Transforming digital services in BEIS
BEIS CDIO, Karl Hoods, introduces the BEIS Digital Services Team and the work being done to transform digital services in BEIS.
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A bite size introduction to APHA’s role in combating Malaria
Although human malaria is no longer present in the UK, it is still prevalent in many tropical regions of the world. In this blog, APHA’s Dr Nick Johnson, whose research focuses on mosquito- and tick-borne diseases, provides a brief overview of malaria and how APHA plays a role in detecting the malaria parasite.
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Finding belonging and solidarity in school leader support groups
Ella Hughes, headteacher at Chapel Street Community Primary School in Manchester, shares how using peer support groups for school leaders has helped her to maintain positive wellbeing.
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We are hiring Senior User Researchers
We are hiring for Senior User Researchers at Defra. In this post, Lead User Researcher Robin Hancock shares what the new roles will be like and how to apply. Part of our work is to help make farming more sustainable. …
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Managing Together (part 2) – discover what it’s like to be one of HMRC’s 13,000+ managers
Continuing on with our 5-part series on core manager functions, this week we hear from Carol. Carol explains how she uses 'engage and lead', communicating a clear purpose to her team and ensuring they remain engaged. How I use 'engage …
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Earth Day: Fighting dengue with satellites
In the battle against dengue fever, those on the front line now have a new way to predict where and when the mosquito-borne disease will strike, thanks to funding from the UK Space Agency’s International Partnership Programme.
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The BEIS Digital blog is back!
We’re relaunching the BEIS Digital blog.
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Collaboration in the Space Sector – UK Space Agency & the National Physical Laboratory
Collaboration in the Space Sector – UK Space Agency & the National Physical Laboratory The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK’s National Metrology Institute, specialising in measurement science. We are delighted to be supporting the UK Space Agency in …
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HEO Technical Advisor
Are you passionate about the environment? Would you like the opportunity to work in an exciting, innovative work environment where no two days are the same? If so, this role is perfect for you! This role sits within the Vehicle …
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I-VMS Behind the Scenes 2
As we approach the first I-VMS installation deadlines of the rollout, with all 8m – 11.9m vessels in the English inshore fleet expected to have one of the four type approved devices available installed by the week beginning May 16th, …
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Inflation, it's personal
In this blog we look at issues around the rising cost of living and examine the background to our current period of high inflation of prices for goods and services.
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Building confidence and expertise in local government for successful digital transformation
In the Local Digital Declaration, we outline our commitment to ‘creating the conditions for genuine organisational transformation to happen’. A key element of this is ensuring there are the training courses, knowledge sharing, and communities of practice, needed to create …
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From tiny acorns mighty oaks will grow
When the Civil Service Languages Network (CSLN) began in October 2020, Matt Brown and Hugo Griffin had no idea the network would become the success it is today. The Spanish Network began with just five colleagues in DWP eating lunch …
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How we’ve improved choices for young people when they leave school
We’ve long known that a one-size-fits all approach to education doesn’t work. That’s why we don’t accept that there should be a simple quota-based approach to how many people go down certain routes – like going to university for example …
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Should the UK have a Chief Risk Officer?
In this blog the Deputy Government Actuary Colin Wilson examines growing calls for the government to appoint a Chief Risk Officer. He looks at these and other calls for reassessments as to whether the UK is sufficiently prepared to address extreme risks.
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Introducing You To...
Hi, I’m Ellen and I’m a Complaints Caseworker in the Complaints Resolution team at the Rural Payments Agency (RPA). I’m based in Cumbria and joined the RPA in 2017. My role focuses on resolving issues for customers and providing great …
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Everything you need to know about Primary School Offer Day
On Tuesday 19 April, thousands of families received a primary school place offer for their child, kickstarting the beginning of their primary education journey.
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Fishery volunteer invested in giving back
One volunteer who stood out to East Anglian fisheries officers is Phil Wood. Phil has given up copious amounts of his own time to benefit his local fishing community.
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Advice on how to address the topic of pornography in the classroom
Jenny Fox, Senior Subject Specialist at the PSHE Association, shares advice on how to approach the difficult topic of pornography with young people in the classroom.
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What it’s like working as a prison caterer
Working in a prison kitchen isn’t your average catering job. There are no late evenings, you’ll enjoy a range of great Civil Service benefits, plus you’ll get real job satisfaction supervising prisoners to learn new skills. If you're looking for …
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Importing unauthorised veterinary medicines is criminal
Shopping for the best deals online from the comfort of your home or office can make for savvy shoppers – but buyer beware! A farmer received a nine-month prison sentence suspended for 3 years, for doing just that. In a …
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Veterinary Medicines Directorate’s (VMD) Extramural Studies (EMS) Placement
Hello! My name is Alison Anderson and I am a fourth year veterinary student at the University of Nottingham. In summer 2021 I was one of six vet students from UK vet schools to be part of the Veterinary …
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Factsheet: Linton-on-Ouse Asylum Accommodation
The unprecedented and unacceptable rise in dangerous small boat crossings continues to put huge pressure on the UK’s broken asylum system.
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Vacancies now available on the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) advisory bodies and peer review panels
Every year, a number of vacancies become available on the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) advisory bodies and peer review panels. These bodies perform a vital function for STFC, providing advice and guidance that aids our strategic direction and …
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Factsheet: Cost of the asylum system
The asylum system is under enormous and unsustainable pressure due to the challenges of the pandemic and significant increase in small boat crossings. Home Office statistics released in February 2022 showed that 28,526 migrants crossed the Channel in 2021- up …
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Factsheet: Maritime primacy
On 14 April 2022, the Prime Minister officially announced that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) will take operational command of responding to small boat crossings in the English Channel as part of a cross-government effort to tackle illegal migration, which …