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Everton Free School Crime Prevention Initiatives
Stephen Baker, the principal of Everton Free School and Football College, and Assistant Head Andrew Pearl, are pioneering new strategies to address behavioural challenges and criminal exploitation among vulnerable youth in Liverpool. Their innovative approach integrates multi-agency collaboration and focuses on understanding and meeting the underlying needs of at-risk students.
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Heightened Cyber Threat on the Voluntary Sector: Blackbaud Case
The current cyber threat to the voluntary sector in the UK remains significant, with a diverse range of threats facing these organisations. Recent reports indicate that approximately 14% of UK charities have experienced cybercrime in the past year. The Blackbaud data breach in 2020 underscored the critical importance of cyber security in the public sector.
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Ofsted, Funding & STEM: Advice for Headteachers on Policy Changes
Several significant policy changes are shaping the UK education landscape, and navigating these changes is critical for schools, educators, and stakeholders. The new Ofsted framework, starting in the 2024-2025 academic year, brings significant changes to how schools are evaluated.
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Enfield Council’s Approach to the Housing and Homelessness Crisis
Joanne Drew, Strategic Director of Housing and Regeneration at Enfield Council and Co-Chair of the London Housing Directors Group, joined us at our national Homelessness Conference 2024. Joanne highlighted ongoing efforts to tackle the housing and homelessness crisis at both local and city-wide levels.
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Enhancing Workplace Inclusion: A Guide by AbilityNet
Lizzie Green, a digital inclusion consultant at AbilityNet, shared insights on building inclusive workplace practices at our Recruitment in the Workplace Conference 2024. Passionate about making assistive technology accessible to all, Lizzie has progressed through various roles within the organisation and now leads the development and delivery of workplace inclusion services.
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Driving Digital Evidence Innovation with the College of Policing
Unlike lawsuits 20 years ago, digital evidence appears in more than 90% of all crimes committed today. At our Digital Policing Conference 2024, Sarra Fotheringham, Policing Standards Manager for Digital and Cyber at the College of Policing, delivered a compelling session on the importance of workforce competencies in the digital evidence landscape.
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Addressing Disparities to Achieve Equitable School Funding in the UK
Funding and resource allocation remain critical issues for UK schools, impacting the quality and equity of education across the nation. Understanding how these funds are distributed and managed is essential for addressing the diverse needs of students and ensuring every child has access to high-quality education.
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The UK’s Top 3 Smart Cities: A Transformative Approach for Local Governments
While cities like Singapore are leading the way globally with digital transformation, the United Kingdom is on its journey towards global smart city status. Smart city initiatives, such as in London, Manchester and Bristol are pivotal for local governments, providing them with the tools to create more efficient, sustainable, and liveable environments.
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Enabling a Workplace Culture of True Disability Inclusion
Esi Hardy, Managing Director of Celebrating Disability, shared valuable insights on promoting disability inclusion in the workplace during a recent talk at our Diversity and Inclusion in Business Conference 2024. Hardy emphasised the importance of lived experience in leading and delivering services in her organisation.
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Coventry’s Leading Digital Inclusion Program: COV Connects
Laura Waller, the Digital Services and Inclusion Lead for Coventry City Council, joined us at our Digital Inclusion Conference 2024. Laura spearheads the COV Connects program which has made significant strides in addressing digital exclusion in Coventry.
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Protecting SMEs from Cybercrime: PCC Collaboration with the NEBRC
We welcomed Joy Allen, Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham, at the Digital Policing Conference 2024, who highlighted the pivotal role of collaborative efforts in protecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the growing threat of cybercrime. Her presentation focused on the innovative initiatives undertaken by the Northeast Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC), a key player within the National Cyber Resilience Centre network.
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