Analysis and research bulletin

This monthly publication keeps you informed of key issues and developments in research impacting on, or of interest to, local government.

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March 2012 edition of LGAARB

This month the bulletin includes :

Understanding society: findings 2012
This Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funded research is a world leading study of the socio-economic circumstances and attitudes of 100,000 individuals in 40,000 British households.

Hidden talents: a statistical overview of the participation patterns of young people aged 16-24
This report, commissioned by LGA and produced by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) provides research to inform the Hidden Talents programme. It reviews available statistics, data and commentary to establish what can be reasonably deduced to inform policy in response to young people aged 16 to 24 years who are not in employment, education or training (NEET).

Children's care monitor 2011
The Ofsted children's care monitor reports what children and young people say about six things which are important to their lives: keeping safe, bullying, having a say in what happens, making complaints and suggestions, education, and care planning for people being looked after in care.

Health care in care homes
This review from the Care Quality Commission focuses on health care services for older people and people with learning disabilities in care homes.

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Last updated: 14 May 2012