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HES’s budget allows us to carry out our statutory role in the planning system, produce technical research and guidance, and demonstrate innovation and best practice in the management of cultural assets.
. • Part 7 includes provisions: o On information standards for health and adult social care in England o Providing Gas and Electricity Markets Authority with flexibility to determine the best process to follow in appointing the successor licensee for providing smart meter communication services. o Extending the data sharing powers in the Digital Economy Act...
. • Longer-term funding also allows for uneven distribution of spending – e.g. a 5-year project may need less spent in year 3 and more in year 5; constant funding each year may not deliver best value for money. • Projects may need extra staff, but it’s hard to recruit the people required unless they can be offered reasonable job-security. • Financial certai...
The Agreement is based on the idea that councils know best how to serve the people in their communities and, by giving them greater flexibility over how they use their budgets and regularly reviewing their powers and funding, we can empower them to put that knowledge into practice.
The Agreement is based on the idea that councils know best how to serve the people in their communities and, by giving them greater flexibility over how they use their budgets and regularly reviewing their powers and funding, we can empower them to put that knowledge into practice.
The Agreement is based on the idea that councils know best how to serve the people in their communities and, by giving them greater flexibility over how they use their budgets and regularly reviewing their powers and funding, we can empower them to put that knowledge into practice.
Our first advice is always to contact the school and meet with those who know the child as a learner best. This should instigate a TATC meeting which would help inform and review supports in place.
This includes a dedicated section on transitions which highlights that particular consideration should be given to disabled young people in their transition to adulthood. Building on GIRFEC best practice, the Scottish Government is also currently co-designing Getting It Right For Everyone (GIRFE) with place-based pathfinder teams across Scotland for people ...
Others will be better placed to comment on these issues, and we would be happy to comment further on this at a later stage, should Scottish Government be minded to take that path. Others will also be best placed to comment on how we move forward and the practicalities of this.
While mediation is not a complete solution, Anna emphasised the importance of addressing conflict in the best possible way and believes there's more that can be done in this area. • Ann Pettifor showcased a broader perspective, noting that while mediation skills are valuable, there's a deep-rooted belief among people that the system is inherently biased aga...