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Asylum
seekers - advice and support
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Provision of temporary accommodation, meals and other
advice and support for asylum seekers i.e. those
waiting for an application for refugee status to be
assessed by the government.
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Citizenship
ceremonies
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Citizenship ceremonies should be provided for local
citizens who have had their application for British
citizenship accepted.
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Disability
equality scheme
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Employment and
training initiatives
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Programmes to promote the development of learning
communities, ensure local people have access to
lifelong learning and training opportunities, provide
local people with opportunities to gain skills needed
for employment in growth industries and ensure
residents benefit from employment opportunities
created within the area.
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Equal
opportunities information
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Publication of equal opportunities policy and
provision of advice/information on equal
opportunities to employers and employees in the area.
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Equalities -
assessment and consultation
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The LA is responsible for ensuring that equality and
diversity is considered at all times both in
employment policy and in the provision of services.
Every authority should assess, and consult on, the
impact of policy in relation to equality and
diversity within their community
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Gender
equality scheme
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Harassment -
advice and support
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Advice and support to those who feel that they are
being harassed at home, in the workplace, in public,
at school. Depending on the nature of the harassment
and the age of the victim this may involve other
authorities such as the police, legal services,
education services, child protection agencies etc.
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Job
vacancies
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Publication of current job vacancies within a local
authority.
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New
deal traineeships
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New Deal is a key part of the government's Welfare to
Work strategy. Personalised programmes of work and
skills training opportunities, delivered locally, are
aimed at helping unemployed people into work.
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Race
equality scheme
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School
- teenage pregnancy
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Schools and the LEA should provide information and
advice aimed at getting more teenage parents into
education, training or employment, to reduce the risk
of long term social exclusion.
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Translating
and interpreting services
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The local authority provides interpreting and
translation service to people who need help because
English is not their first language and also sign
language interpreting to deaf people.
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Travelling
people - support for children
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The traveller service has teachers and home or school
support staff who can help with attendance issues and
supporting gypsy or traveller children whilst they
are in schools.
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