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[Guest guest]

Ann, you could try the National Children's Burea policy updates. They

have been reorganised recently, and you need to subscribe to get monthly

updates, but that is free (ie, you don't have to be an NCB member) and

there web site is open to all: see forwarded message.

best wishes

CROSS NATIONAL E-BRIEFING ISSUE 46 27/03/06

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IMPORTANT NEWS FROM 4 NATIONS CHILD POLICY NETWORK

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Following a phase of re-development, the 4 Nations Child Policy Network is

pleased to resume the UK E-briefing service, now with coverage from all

four partner nations. The National Children’s Bureau (NCB England),

Children in Scotland, Children in Northern Ireland and now Children in

Wales have launched newly improved websites, containing the latest 4NCPN

policy news from those respective nations.

The old 4NCPN URL now redirects to the following new web-resources:

NCB’s ‘cpinfo’ website:

http://www.cpinfo.org.uk/Home/Index.cfm

Children in Scotland’s ‘Policy Info Service’:

http://www.childpolicyinfo.childreninscotland.org.uk/

Children in Northern Ireland’s ‘Child Policy Info Service’:

http://www.ci-ni.org/index.php/index_no_link_rss/child_policy_info_home

Children in Wales ‘Child Policy Information in Wales’:

http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/Policy/index.html?diablo.lang=cym

The 4 Nations Policy Network remains committed to providing a comprehensive

child policy information service from all parts of the UK, the 4 new

websites are linked, featuring cross-nation feeds, to ensure that each

portal provides up to date information from across the UK political system.

This e-briefing provides information on recent policy developments

affecting children and young people UK-wide, with reference to England [E],

Scotland Wales [W] and Northern Ireland [NI].

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NEWS FROM CPINFO

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Unfortunately, NCB has been unable to obtain continuation funding to

maintain the service in its current form and, as from 13 April 2006, the

existing cpinfo service will end. NCB is exploring ways of providing a

comparable service in due course. In the meantime, the consortium partners

will continue to produce the monthly UK email briefing and other NCB policy

information services continue to be available from NCB

www.ncb.org.uk

For more information, contact

membership@...

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NEWS

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Regeneration Policy Statement, 28/02/06

ish Executive policy statement on regeneration. In this policy

statement the Executive outline the ways in which they plan to tackle

matters including poverty and disadvantage. The plans include targeting

action to regenerate the most deprived neighbourhoods. This will mean £24

million to 2008 to tackle vacant and derelict land and £1.2 billion to 2008

to provide 21,500 affordable homes.

http://www.childpolicyinfo.childreninscotland.org.uk/index/news-app?story=4715 & a\

rchived=N

National fostering strategy, 22/03/06

Peacock, Minister for Education and Young People, has said that

Ministers have asked ish Executive officials to develop a national

fostering strategy. The Executive want to encourage more families to

consider fostering. The Minister said that the Executive will seek more

powers from Parliament to give ministers the ability to support fostering

more effectively.

http://www.childpolicyinfo.childreninscotland.org.uk/index/news-app?story=4765 & a\

rchived=N

Progress on Dental Action Plan, 16/03/06

Deputy Health Minister Macdonald has said that progress has been made

in tackling Scotland's poor oral health. A year has passed since the

three-year action plan was launched. The minister, speaking during a visit

to an Edinburgh dental centre, said that the ish Executive has

increased incentives for dentists to stick with the NHS and increased the

number of salaried dentists. He said that in 2006-07 there will be free

dental checks for all NHS dental patients from 1 April.

http://www.childpolicyinfo.childreninscotland.org.uk/index/news-app?story=4750 & a\

rchived=N

New Childcare Scheme, 16/03/06, [W]

A new scheme has been approved by the Minister for Education and Lifelong

Learning, Jane son whereby parents who use nannies in Wales will be

able to access tax credits or childcare vouchers. Children who are cared

for by registered childminders or registered playgroup, nursery or out of

school club already benefit from these advantages. The scheme will require

nannies to have appropriate qualifications and to undergo an enhanced CRB

check. The scheme will be consulted on with a view to being in place for

the 2007-2008 tax year.

http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/news/5574.html

Cynllun Gofal Plant Newydd, 16/03/06, [C]

Y mae yna gynllun newydd wedi’i gymeradwyo gan y Gweinidog Addysg a Dysgu

Gydol Oes, Jane son, drwy’r hyn y bydd rhieni sy’n defnyddio nanis yng

Nghymru yn gallu cael credydau treth neu dalebau gofal plant. Y mae plant y

gofalir amdanynt gan warchodwyr plant cofrestredig neu gan gylch chwarae,

meithrinfa neu glwb y tu allan i oriau ysgol cofrestredig eisoes yn elwa

oddi wrth y manteision hyn. Fe fydd y cynllun yn mynnu bod nanis yn meddu

ar gymwysterau priodol a’u bod yn cael archwiliad manwl gan y Swyddfa

Cofnodion Troseddol. Fe fydd yna ymgynghori ynglŷn â’r cynllun gyda golwg

iddo fod yn gweithredu ar gyfer blwyddyn ariannol 2007-2008.

http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/news/5574.html

Rise in suicide calls received by Childline, 15/03/06, [W/E/S/NI]

Childline revealed on the 15th March 2006 that there has been a 14%

increase in calls received from suicidal young people in the UK. The

helpline, which is now part of the NSPCC wants the Department of Health to

work with the ish Executive and the Welsh Assembly Government to carry

out in-depth research into young suicides in order to provide help and

support for young people who contemplate suicide. It also calls for every

school to have a member of staff who is responsible for the mental health

and well-being of children and young people together with counselling

services and schemes in place which help children and young people to

support each other.

http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/news/5559.html

Cynnydd yn y galwadau yn bygwth hunan-laddiad a dderbyniwyd gan Childline,

15/03/06, [C/Ll/A/GI]

Fe ddatgelodd Childline ar y 15fed o Fawrth, 2006 fod yna 14% o gynnydd

wedi bod mewn galwadau a dderbyniwyd oddi wrth bobl ifanc hunan-ddinistriol

yn y Deyrnas Gyfunol. Y mae’r llinell gymorth, sydd yn awr yn rhan o’r

Gymdeithas Genedlaethol er Atal Creulondeb i Blant, yn dymuno gweld yr

Adran Iechyd yn gweithio gyda Gweithrediaeth yr Alban a Llywodraeth

Cynulliad Cymru i gynnal ymchwil fanwl iawn i hunan-laddiadau ymysg yr

ifainc er mwyn darparu cymorth a chefnogaeth i bobl ifanc sy’n ystyried

lladd eu hunain. Y mae hefyd yn galw ar i bob ysgol gael aelod o staff

sy’n gyfrifol am iechyd meddwl a lles plant a phobl ifanc ynghyd â

gwasanaethau cwnsela a chynlluniau i fodoli sy’n cynorthwyo plant a phobl

ifanc i gefnogi ei gilydd.

http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/news/5559.html

Establishment of a New Regional Bereavement Network 09/03/06 [NI]

Chief Nursing Officer, Bradley, today announced the introduction of

a new regional bereavement network in Northern Ireland.

http://www.ci-ni.org/index.php/weblog/services_establishment_of_a_new_regional_b\

ereavement_network_09_03_06_ni/

Children and Young People’s Minister Stresses the Importance of Play

09/03/06 [NI]

Jeff Rooker, Minister for Children and Young People today outlined

government’s progress in developing a Play Policy for Northern Ireland.

http://www.ci-ni.org/index.php/weblog/education_children_and_young_peoples_minis\

ter_stresses_the_importance_of_pl/

Launch of half price bus travel for young people scheme in Wrexham,

09/03/06, [W]

On the 9th March 2006, Minister for Economic Development and Transport,

Davies launched a new pilot scheme that allows young people between

the age of 16 and 18 to travel half price on buses in North East Wales. The

pilot scheme will also be launched in Bridgend at the end of March and will

run for two years.

http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/news/5507.html

Lansio cynllun sy’n galluogi pobl ifanc i deithio ar fysiau am hanner y

pris yn Wrecsam, 09/03/06, [C]

Ar y 9fed o Fawrth 2006, fe wnaeth y Gweinidog dros Ddatblygu Economaidd a

Thrafnidiaeth, Davies, lansio cynllun peilot newydd sy’n caniatáu i

bobl ifanc rhwng 16 a 18 mlwydd oed deithio am hanner y pris ar fysiau yng

Ngogledd Ddwyrain Cymru. Fe fydd y cynllun peilot hefyd yn cael ei lansio

ym Mhen-y-bont ar Ogwr ar ddiwedd mis Mawrth ac fe fydd yn weithredol am

ddwy flynedd.

http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/news/5507.html

Hain announces £61 million for children and young people 07/03/06

[NI]

Children and young people are to receive £61 million over the next two

years to help them get the best start in life.

http://www.ci-ni.org/index.php/weblog/equality_peter_hain_announces_61_million_f\

or_children_and_young_people_07_0/

Home Affairs Committee: Committee announces inquiry into young black people

and the criminal justice system 03/06 [E/W]

The Home Affairs Committee has announced that it will hold an inquiry into

the relationship between young black people and the criminal justice

system, focusing particularly on public perceptions of criminality among

young black people and the reasons for their over-representation in the

system. This inquiry will seek to establish whether patterns of criminal

behaviour amongst young black people differ in any significant way from

patterns of crime amongst other young people and whether any specific

policies are required to tackle this. The inquiry will examine other

possible causes of young black people's over-representation in the criminal

justice system. For the purposes of this inquiry, the Committee will focus

on young people whose cultural background is associated with the ONS Census

ethnicity category 'Black or Black British', which comprises 'Caribbean',

'African' and 'Any other black background'. The Committee does not aim to

be restrictive and would welcome evidence as to the relevance of these

categories.

The Committee is seeking written submissions, before it takes oral evidence

on this inquiry. Organisations and individuals interested in making written

submissions are invited to do so by Wednesday 26 April 2006.

Submissions should be sent to the Clerk of the Committee via

homeaffcom@... or, by post, to Home Affairs Committee, 7

Millbank, London SW1P 3JA

http://cpinfo.org.uk/enghome/englatest.cfm?ccs=82 & cs=16551

DCA Ministerial Team: new responsibilities 03/06 [E/NI/S/W]

The Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer, has reviewed the responsibilities of

the DCA Ministerial team. The new responsibilities are as follows:

The Secretary of State will deal personally with the resourcing of his

Departments, major constitutional issues, appointments, including all

judicial appointments, Royal, Church and Hereditary issues, and Lord

Lieutenants, Privy Counsellors (other than Cabinet Ministers) who have

addressed their query to the Secretary of State personally. Where a Privy

Counsellor writes to another Minister by name that Minister may respond

personally and correspondence with Cabinet Ministers, and the higher

Judiciary.

Harriet Harman MP - Criminal Justice, HMCS, Legal Aid, Legal Services

Commission, Implementation of CR Act, concordat, Supreme Court, Judicial

Appointments Commission, Judicial Diversity, Family Justice, Coroners'

Reform and Crown dependencies

Baroness Ashton of Upholland - Civil Law Policy - including tackling the

compensation culture, Human Rights, including CEHR, European Union and

International Policy, International Legal Trade, FOI (and data protection),

Administrative Justice, including the creation of the Tribunals Service,

Law Commission, Land Registry, Statutory Publications Office, Public

Guardianship Office (including MCIP), Official Solicitors Office and The

National Archives

Bridget Prentice MP - Reform of Electoral Administration, House of Lords

Reform, Legal Services, Legal Services Complaints, Commissioner/Legal

Services Ombudsman, Asylum and Immigration, Devolution and Regional Policy,

Northern Ireland Court Service

http://cpinfo.org.uk/enghome/englatest.cfm?ccs=82 & cs=16555

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CONSULTATIONS

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Proportionate inspection: A consultation document 16/03/06 [E]

This Ofsted consultation paper deals with many of the recommendations noted

by the National Audit Office in their recent publication Improving poorly

performing schools in England. It sets out their proposals for reducing

further the burden of inspection on schools that are achieving very well

and for increased monitoring of schools where there is underachievement.

Consultation to 11/5/06

Consultation Document: Welsh language scheme for the Youth Justice Board

for England and Wales, 15/03/06, [W]

The Youth Justice Board for England and Wales has issued for consultation

its draft Welsh Language Scheme. The scheme sets out how the YJB intends to

carry out its public business in Wales through the medium of both English

and Welsh. Consultation from 15/03/06 to 10/05/06.

http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5573.html

Dogfen Ymgynghori: Cynllun yr Iaith Gymraeg ar gyfer Bwrdd Cyfiawnder

Ieuenctid Cymru a Lloegr, 15/03/06, [C]

Y mae Bwrdd Cyfiawnder Ieuenctid Cymru a Lloegr wedi cyhoeddi’i Gynllun yr

Iaith Gymraeg drafft ar gyfer ymgynghori. Y mae’r cynllun yn amlinellu sut

y mae’r Bwrdd Cyfiawnder Ieuenctid yn bwriadu cynnal ei fusnes cyhoeddus

yng Nghymru drwy gyfrwng y Saesneg a’r Gymraeg, fel ei gilydd.

Ymgynghori o’r 15fed o Fawrth, 2006 hyd at y 10fed o Fai, 2006.

http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/consultations/consultations/5573.html

New consultations from Westminster and Whitehall 3/06

Every Child Matters - Primary Capital Programme 09/03/06 [E]

This document sets out the Government's objectives of the Primary Capital

Programme, the context in which it will be developed and an analysis of the

current state of our primary schools. We are consulting on proposals for

how to develop and implement the programme to achieve these objectives.

Consultation 9/3/06 to 14/6/06

Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice 09/03/06 [E/W]

This DCA consultation paper invites comments on style and content from all

interested parties on the draft Code of Practice for the Mental Capacity

Act 2005. Consultation 9/3/06 to 2/6/06

Work & Families: Choice & Flexibility - Additional Paternity Leave and Pay

08/03/06 [E/NI/S/W]

The Government is publishing this consultation on the detail of the

Additional Paternity Leave and Pay scheme, following commitments made in

the Government's Response to the Work and Families Consultation in October

2005. Consultation to 31/5/06

Childcare Registration: Fees Proposal 06/03/06 [E]

The consultation seeks views on proposed regulations for the payment of

registration fees in England to be paid to Ofsted by day care providers and

childminders. The intention is that these new arrangements, planned for

introduction in October 2006, bring about a better balance between the fees

that day care providers and childminders can afford to pay and the

subsidies provided by central Government. Consultation 6/3/06 to 29/5/06

Draft inquiry procedure (UK inquiries) rules 01/03/06 [E/NI/S/W]

This DCA consultation sets out draft rules of procedure to be adopted by

inquiries held under the Inquiries Act 2005. The consultation is aimed at

those people with an interest in and experience of inquiries. Consultation

1/3/06 to 23/5/06

Informing healthier choices: Information and intelligence for healthy

populations - A consultation 3/06 [E]

This DH consultation invites comments from all interested parties and

stakeholders on the public health information and intelligence strategy,

devised as part of the delivery plan for the White Paper Choosing Health:

Making Healthier Choices Easier. Consultation 3/3/06 to 5/5/06

Developing the annual health check in 2006/2007 3/06 [E]

The Healthcare Commission consultation paper outlines how they plan to

develop the annual health check in 2006/2007. Consultation to 5/6/06

http://cpinfo.org.uk/consults/openconsults.cfm

The Separate representation of children in private law proceedings – Report

of Separate Representation Sub-Committee 2005 03/06 [NI]

The purpose of this report is to address these issues and to introduce some

clarity of approach and consistency of application regarding the separate

representation of children in private law proceedings. Consultation from

03/03/06 to 24/04/2006

http://www.ci-ni.org/index.php/weblog/crime_justice_the_separate_representation_\

of_children_in_private_law_procee/

The Draft Smoking (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 Consultation March 2006

[NI]

The Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Shaun Woodward

MP, has launched an 8 week consultation on the proposal for a draft Smoking

(Northern Ireland) Order 2006. The Order will give effect to the Minister’s

announcement on 17 October 2005 that comprehensive controls on smoking in

enclosed workplaces and public places would be introduced by April 2007 to

protect the public from exposure to second – hand smoke. Consultation from

06/03/06 to 05/05/2006

http://www.ci-ni.org/index.php/weblog/health_the_draft_smoking_northern_ireland_\

order_2006_consultation_march_200/

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DOCUMENTS

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Launch of Development and Implementation of Integrated Centres in Wales

Report, 13/03/06, [W]

The Institute of Welsh Affairs (IWA) launched its report into the

development and implementation of integrated centres on the 13th March

2006. The 18-month long study examines five integrated centres across

Wales: Caerphilly, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wrexham, Swansea and Conwy.

http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/documents/researchandreports/5567.html

Lansio Adroddiad Datblygu a Gweithredu Canolfannau Integredig yng Nghymru,

13/03/06, [C]

Fe lansiodd y Sefydliad Materion Cymreig ei adroddiad i’r gwaith o

ddatblygu a gweithredu canolfannau integredig ar y 13eg o Fawrth, 2006. Y

mae’r astudiaeth deunaw mis o hyd yn archwilio pum canolfan integredig

ledled Cymru: Caerffili, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wrecsam, Abertawe a Chonwy.

http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/documents/researchandreports/5567.html

Making a difference: Tackling poverty - a progress report 10/3/06 [E/S/W]

This DWP report demonstrates the progress made in raising aspirations and

breaking the cycle of deprivation in Britain. It also shows how much more

there is to do. The report can be downloaded from the DWP website.

http://cpinfo.org.uk/enghome/englatest.cfm?ccs=82 & cs=16535

ish Households Below Average Income 2004/05, 09/03/06

Estimates of the numbers of people living in low income households in

Scotland. The figures show that in 2004/05 the number of children living in

absolute low income households before housing costs was 100,000. This was a

decrease of 69% since 1996/97. In 2004/05 the number of children living in

low income households after housing costs was 130,000. This is a decrease

of 65% since 1996/97.

http://www.childpolicyinfo.childreninscotland.org.uk/index/news-app?story=4728 & a\

rchived=N

Youth Matters: Next Steps 8/3/06 [E]

The government has published Youth Matters: Next Steps, the response to the

consultation on the Youth Green Paper. The document sets out the

government's plan for implementing the vision it set out in Youth Matters

for making improvements to services for young people, and its commitment to

empower young people to make choices and influence decisions about

facilities and services locally. Consultation on Youth Matters ended on 4

November 2005, with over 19,000 responses from young people. About 1,000

responses were received from professionals, parents and organisations. In

addition, the government has collected views through consultation with

'hard to reach' young people and their parents, and through regional events

involving local partners.

Copies of this publication can be obtained from DfES Publications, PO Box

5050, Sherwood Park, Annesley, Nottingham NG15 0DJ Tel: 0845 60 222 60 Fax:

0845 60 333 60 Textphone: 0845 60 555 60 Quote ref: 0261-2006DOC-EN

PPOAK/D35/0306 or downloaded from the Every Child Matters website.

http://cpinfo.org.uk/enghome/englatest.cfm?ccs=82 & cs=16531

Views of children with complex needs on Further Education, 06/03/06

Report produced by the CALL Centre on interviews conducted with children

and young people with complex needs of their experiences of Further

Education. This forms part of the ish Executive consultation on

Further Education. The children and young people's indicated that the

situation for young people with complex needs in Further Education is poor.

http://www.childpolicyinfo.childreninscotland.org.uk/index/news-app?story=4727 & a\

rchived=N

The Monitoring and Evaluation of the Effective Implementation of the

Foundation Phase Project Across Wales, 03/03/06, [W]

The Assembly has published the first report of a two-part evaluation of the

Foundation Phase project across Wales. The evaluation aimed to monitor the

implementation of the Foundation Phase in Wales by examining the following:

· Implementation of the Foundation Phase; process, timing and content,

support mechanisms

· Transition issues for 3-5 year-olds and where possible, beyond this

age

· The appropriateness and effectiveness of the curriculum, its planning

and implementation, assessment strategies and record keeping,

qualifications and training of staff, ratio of adults to children,

accommodation and resources, organisation and management, partnership with

parents, quality assurance, inspection

http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/documents/researchandreports/5501.html

Y Prosiect Monitro a Gwerthuso Gweithredu’r Cyfnod Sylfaen yn Effeithiol

Ledled Cymru, 03/03/06, [C]

Y mae’r Cynulliad wedi cyhoeddi’r adroddiad cyntaf o werthusiad dwy ran

o’r

prosiect Cyfnod Sylfaen ledled Cymru. Nod y gwerthuso oedd cadw golwg ar

weithredu’r Cyfnod Sylfaen yng Nghymru drwy archwilio’r canlynol:

· Gweithredu’r Cyfnod Sylfaen; proses, amseru a chynnwys, peirianwaith

cefnogi

· Materion pontio ar gyfer plant 3-5 mlwydd oed, a ble y bo’n bosibl, y

tu hwnt i’r oedran hyn

· Pa mor briodol ac effeithiol yw’r cwricwlwm, ei gynllunio a’i

weithredu, strategaethau asesu a chadw cofnodion, cymwysterau a

hyfforddiant athrawon, cymhareb oedolion i blant, adeiladau ac adnoddau,

trefniadaeth a rheolaeth, partneriaeth gyda rhieni, sicrwydd ansawdd,

arolygu.

http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/documents/researchandreports/5501.html

How Public Authorities Provide Services To Minority Ethnic Groups

Discussion Paper 03/06 [NI/S]

This is an interim report on service provision for minority ethnic

communities, a tri-national project involving NI, RoI and Scotland. The

report has been published to coincide with a conference on this theme which

will take place in Belfast on 28 March.

http://www.ci-ni.org/index.php/weblog/rights_how_public_authorities_provide_serv\

ices_to_minority_ethnic_groups_di/

Inequality and the Stereotyping of Young People – The Equality Authority

Report 02/06 [NI]

This report investigates the negative stereotyping of young people in

Ireland. It includes the findings of research into the experiences of young

people and their perceptions of how they are regarded and treated by

adults, as well as the results of a case study of the stereotyping of young

people in Irish media. It attempts to put the nature and impact of

stereotyping into a theoretical context, and presents the empirical results

of a selection of relevant research form a number of other countries. On

the basis of the research findings in Ireland and elsewhere it makes a

number of recommendations for ways in which the negative stereotyping of

young people might be countered.

http://www.ci-ni.org/index.php/weblog/equality_inequality_and_the_stereotyping_o\

f_young_people_the_equality_autho/

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LEGISLATION

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Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill published 01/03/06 [E/W]

Tough sanctions including penalties of up to five years in prison and fines

of up to £5,000 will be extended to a wider group of employers as part of

new legislation to establish a centralised vetting system for people

working with children and vulnerable adults. Employers, including for the

first time those operating internet chat rooms, will be committing an

offence and will face penalties if they employ people to work with children

and vulnerable adults that they know are barred. The most serious cases

where there is evidence of serious collusion could result in a maximum

penalty of 5 years in prison. The Bill relates to a key recommendation of

the Bichard Report: 'New arrangements should be introduced requiring those

who wish to work with children, or vulnerable adults, to be registered. The

register would confirm that there is no known reason why an individual

should not work with these client groups.'

DfES Public Enquiries: 0870 000 2288

http://cpinfo.org.uk/enghome/englatest.cfm?ccs=82 & cs=16501

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill, 28/02/06, [W/E/S/NI]

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill was introduced to Parliament on the

28th February 2006. The Bill makes provisions for a new vetting and barring

scheme for those who work with children and vulnerable adults so as to

minimise the risk of these groups suffering at the hands of those employed

to work with them. The main provisions made in the Bill include:

· The formation of two aligned barred list- the “children’s barred

list†and the “adults barred listâ€

· The establishment of and Independent Barring Board (IBB). This Board

will maintain the above lists and make decisions relating to whether

individuals should be included in the lists

http://www.childreninwales.org.uk/policy/legislation/bills/5505.html

Y Mesur Diogelu Grwpiau Diymgeledd, 28/02/06, [C/Ll/A/GI]

Fe gyflwynwyd y Mesur Diogelu Grwpiau Diymgeledd yn y Senedd ar yr 28ain o

Chwefror 2006. Y mae’r Mesur yn gwneud darpariaethau ar gyfer cynllun

newydd i archwilio cefndir a gwahardd ar gyfer y sawl sy’n gweithio gyda

phlant ac oedolion diymgeledd er mwyn sicrhau bod cyn lleied â phosibl o

berygl y bydd y grwpiau hyn yn dioddef oherwydd y sawl a gyflogir i weithio

gyda hwynt. Y mae’r prif ddarpariaethau a wnaed yn y Mesur yn cynnwys:

· Creu dwy restr gwahardd ymochrol - y “rhestr gwahardd gyda phlantâ€

a’r “rhestr gwahardd gydag oedolionâ€

· Sefydlu Bwrdd Gwahardd Annibynnol (IBB). Fe fydd y Bwrdd hwn yn

cynnal y rhestrau uchod ac yn gwneud penderfyniadau yn gysylltiedig ag a

ddylid cynnwys unigolion yn y rhestrau ai peidio.

http://www.plantyngnghymru.org.uk/policy/legislation/bills/5505.html

ish Parliament agrees to the general principles of the Parental

Involvement Bill, 22/02/06

During the meeting of the ish Parliament on 22 February 2006 MSPs

agreed to the general principles of the ish Schools (Parental

Involvement) Bill. The objective of the Bill is to modernise and strengthen

the system for supporting parental involvement in school education.

http://www.childpolicyinfo.childreninscotland.org.uk/index/news-app?story=4688 & a\

rchived=N

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill 2006 [E/NI/S/W]

Education secretary Ruth published the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups

Bill which makes it an offence for employers to take on staff to work with

children or vulnerable adults that they know are barred. There are a no.

provisions relating to Northern Ireland and thse are section 1, 2, 3, 43

and 44.

http://www.ci-ni.org/index.php/weblog/crime_justice_safeguarding_vulnerable_grou\

ps_bill_2006_e_ni_sw/

Education And Inspections Bill 2006 [E/NI/S/W]

This UK wide bill published by the government has a number of provisions

relating to Northern Ireland. The following provisions extend Northern

Ireland— section 147, sections 157 and 158, sections 161 to 165 and section

167.

http://www.ci-ni.org/index.php/weblog/education_education_and_inspections_bill_2\

006_e_ni_s_w/

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