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Children's
panel recruitment
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The local authority provides information about how to
become a children's panel member. The Children's
Hearings system relies on the involvement of around
2,500 volunteers in Scotland who give their time and
commitment to training and serving as children's
panel members.
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Disabled
people - employment and training schemes
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Advice and support on training and employment
available to people with physical, sensory or other
disabilities. This includes advice on legal issues
surrounding employment. The advice may be provided by
the local authority or through third party
organisations and includes schemes such as 'Supported
Employment Schemes'.
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Employment
advice
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Advice and support for those with special needs who
may wish to seek full-time or part time employment.
This may include advice on the requirements of the
Disability Discrimination Act for employers.
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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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Environmental
health training
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To develop a career in Environmental Health you need
to undertake an accredited course that is recognised
by the Environmental Health Officers Registration
Board, together with a 48 week work experience
placement. Local authorities may run appropriate
courses and offer placements to students.
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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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Health
and safety - training courses
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The local authority provide food hygiene and
occupational health and safety training courses for
managers and staff of local businesses. Some of the
courses may also be open to members of the public.
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Health
and safety at work - investigation
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Investigation of reports of accidents at work to
ensure that the workplace is safe and that employers
are not contravening health and safety regulations.
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International
students - information and advice
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Advice and information for international students
wishing to study in the UK including scholarships,
visa arrangements, fees and working in the UK while
studying.
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Job
vacancies
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Publication of current job vacancies within a local
authority.
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Jobs -
careers advice
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Help for pupils who are about to leave school to
choose a career or a further education/training
course.
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Musical
instrument hire
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Parents and carers can hire an instrument for their
child to use in music lessons at school.
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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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Road
safety - driver training
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Driver education programmes that are available to
both recreational and professional drivers.
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School
- support for gifted children
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Schools should have in place a policy which helps to
identify gifted and talented children in all areas of
the curriculum and ensure that they are achieving
their potential
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School
- work experience placements
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Pupils from the start of year ten can take part in
work experience which allows pupils to learn about
the world of work and experience the key skills
needed in the workplace. The LEA assists pupils in
finding a placement and offers support and advice for
pupils during their placement.
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Sports
- coaching
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Providing courses and schools to assist local people
in becoming qualified coaches in a range of sports
and activities. This may also include associated
courses such as first-aid, child protection etc.
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Trading
standards - education
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Trading standards and food safety officers may offer
talks to schools, groups and businesses promoting
consumer rights and food safety awareness.
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Youth
leadership training
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Training for workers employed in Youth services to
assist them in delivering their work effectively. The
training aims to support workers in effective
leadership, specialist skills and health and safety
based issues.
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