The guide focuses upon ways of gathering information about the sector and its skills that help ge... more The guide focuses upon ways of gathering information about the sector and its skills that help generate better co-operation and joint working among key public, private and thirdsector actors. It offers strategic recommendations, especially for policy makers interested in employment, skills development and social inclusion policies, related to the employability of low qualified people in Early Learning and Childcare.
Welfare to work interventions seek to move out-of-work individuals from claiming unemployment ben... more Welfare to work interventions seek to move out-of-work individuals from claiming unemployment benefits towards paid work. However, previous research has highlighted that for over-50s, particularly those with chronic health conditions, participation in such activities are less likely to result in a return to work. Using longitudinal semi-structured interviews, we followed 26 over-50s during their experience of a mandated welfare to work intervention (the Work Programme) in the United Kingdom. Focusing on their perception of suitability, we utilise and adapt Candidacy Theory to explore how previous experiences of work, health, and interaction with staff (both in the intervention, and with healthcare practitioners) influence these perceptions. Despite many participants acknowledging the benefit of work, many described a pessimism regarding their own ability to return to work in the future, and therefore their lack of suitability for this intervention. This was particularly felt by those with chronic health conditions, who reflected on difficulties with managing their conditions (e.g., attending appointments, adhering to treatment regimens). By adapting Candidacy Theory, we highlighted the ways that mandatory intervention was navigated by all the participants, and how some discussed attempts to remove themselves from this intervention. We also discuss the role played by decision makers such as employment-support staff and
CPPs -Community Planning Partnerships COSLA -Convention of Local Government Authorities is the re... more CPPs -Community Planning Partnerships COSLA -Convention of Local Government Authorities is the representative voice of Scottish local government and also acts as the employers' association on behalf of all Scottish councils. Costed Service Delivery Plan -A formal plan (sometimes in the form of a tender or bid document) providing a detailed breakdown of services to be provided, how these will be provided and how much this will cost. Direct paymentsare local council payments available for anyone who has been assessed as needing help from social services. You can normally get them if you are a carer aged 16 or over. ESF -European Social Fund LA -Local Authority HMIE -Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education HGIOCL2 -How Good is Our Community Learning and Developmentis a selfevaluation tool using quality measures.
In-depth case studies Three focus groups Anonymity Analysis Methodological challenges Structure o... more In-depth case studies Three focus groups Anonymity Analysis Methodological challenges Structure of the report 2. CHANGES TO THE POLICY AND FUNDING ENVIRONMENT Introduction Changes to the policy environment UK government policy Scottish government policy Volunteering Regulation Local authorities Changes to the funding environment Tendering Funding cuts New opportunities Loan finance Impact of policy and funding changes Changes in demand for services Impact on service provision Impact on clients Impact on staff Conclusion 3. THIRD SECTOR CHALLENGES AND RESPONSES Organisational reviews Case Study Two: Following Through on the 5 Year Corporate Strategy Making cost savings/remaining competitive Restructuring Redundancy planning and reducing staff costs Property rationalisations Mergers Internal capacity Diversifying the funding base and social enterprise Case Study Three: Diversifying the Funding Base through Social Firms Fundraising Competition Governance and leadership Challenges for senior management Board of directors/trustees Conclusion 4. PERFORMANCE AND OUTCOME MEASURES Measuring 'soft' outcomes
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Mar 8, 2021
This paper discusses the concept of 'fairness' in transport, specifically regarding women using p... more This paper discusses the concept of 'fairness' in transport, specifically regarding women using public transport, future autonomous vehicle taxis or bicycle sharing. Women generally have varying and complex mobility patterns compared to men and suffer disproportionate fairness issues when using transport. Different concepts of fairness are explored, including: equality of opportunity, equity and justice (including procedural, social and distributional justice). While each of these concepts has different implications for women using transport, it is also recognized that fairness principles should apply to all people (regardless of sex, gender or other characteristics). Analysis of the different forms of mobility, as represented by public transport, autonomous vehicles and bicycle sharing, illustrate a variety of specific fairness issues. Factors such as safety and security, cost, physical design of infrastructure and vehicles, and characteristics such as low-income or childcare responsibilities arise in each case. The three cases also indicate a range of both horizonal fairness factors (similar people being treated similarly) and vertical fairness factors (such as more disadvantaged people receiving greater support). Further research is required into setting frameworks for a more comprehensive inclusion of, and balance between, different concepts of fairness and their interactions in both transport policy and practice.
The guide focuses upon ways of gathering information about the sector and its skills that help ge... more The guide focuses upon ways of gathering information about the sector and its skills that help generate better co-operation and joint working among key public, private and thirdsector actors. It offers strategic recommendations, especially for policy makers interested in employment, skills development and social inclusion policies, related to the employability of low qualified people in Early Learning and Childcare.
Welfare to work interventions seek to move out-of-work individuals from claiming unemployment ben... more Welfare to work interventions seek to move out-of-work individuals from claiming unemployment benefits towards paid work. However, previous research has highlighted that for over-50s, particularly those with chronic health conditions, participation in such activities are less likely to result in a return to work. Using longitudinal semi-structured interviews, we followed 26 over-50s during their experience of a mandated welfare to work intervention (the Work Programme) in the United Kingdom. Focusing on their perception of suitability, we utilise and adapt Candidacy Theory to explore how previous experiences of work, health, and interaction with staff (both in the intervention, and with healthcare practitioners) influence these perceptions. Despite many participants acknowledging the benefit of work, many described a pessimism regarding their own ability to return to work in the future, and therefore their lack of suitability for this intervention. This was particularly felt by those with chronic health conditions, who reflected on difficulties with managing their conditions (e.g., attending appointments, adhering to treatment regimens). By adapting Candidacy Theory, we highlighted the ways that mandatory intervention was navigated by all the participants, and how some discussed attempts to remove themselves from this intervention. We also discuss the role played by decision makers such as employment-support staff and
CPPs -Community Planning Partnerships COSLA -Convention of Local Government Authorities is the re... more CPPs -Community Planning Partnerships COSLA -Convention of Local Government Authorities is the representative voice of Scottish local government and also acts as the employers' association on behalf of all Scottish councils. Costed Service Delivery Plan -A formal plan (sometimes in the form of a tender or bid document) providing a detailed breakdown of services to be provided, how these will be provided and how much this will cost. Direct paymentsare local council payments available for anyone who has been assessed as needing help from social services. You can normally get them if you are a carer aged 16 or over. ESF -European Social Fund LA -Local Authority HMIE -Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education HGIOCL2 -How Good is Our Community Learning and Developmentis a selfevaluation tool using quality measures.
In-depth case studies Three focus groups Anonymity Analysis Methodological challenges Structure o... more In-depth case studies Three focus groups Anonymity Analysis Methodological challenges Structure of the report 2. CHANGES TO THE POLICY AND FUNDING ENVIRONMENT Introduction Changes to the policy environment UK government policy Scottish government policy Volunteering Regulation Local authorities Changes to the funding environment Tendering Funding cuts New opportunities Loan finance Impact of policy and funding changes Changes in demand for services Impact on service provision Impact on clients Impact on staff Conclusion 3. THIRD SECTOR CHALLENGES AND RESPONSES Organisational reviews Case Study Two: Following Through on the 5 Year Corporate Strategy Making cost savings/remaining competitive Restructuring Redundancy planning and reducing staff costs Property rationalisations Mergers Internal capacity Diversifying the funding base and social enterprise Case Study Three: Diversifying the Funding Base through Social Firms Fundraising Competition Governance and leadership Challenges for senior management Board of directors/trustees Conclusion 4. PERFORMANCE AND OUTCOME MEASURES Measuring 'soft' outcomes
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Mar 8, 2021
This paper discusses the concept of 'fairness' in transport, specifically regarding women using p... more This paper discusses the concept of 'fairness' in transport, specifically regarding women using public transport, future autonomous vehicle taxis or bicycle sharing. Women generally have varying and complex mobility patterns compared to men and suffer disproportionate fairness issues when using transport. Different concepts of fairness are explored, including: equality of opportunity, equity and justice (including procedural, social and distributional justice). While each of these concepts has different implications for women using transport, it is also recognized that fairness principles should apply to all people (regardless of sex, gender or other characteristics). Analysis of the different forms of mobility, as represented by public transport, autonomous vehicles and bicycle sharing, illustrate a variety of specific fairness issues. Factors such as safety and security, cost, physical design of infrastructure and vehicles, and characteristics such as low-income or childcare responsibilities arise in each case. The three cases also indicate a range of both horizonal fairness factors (similar people being treated similarly) and vertical fairness factors (such as more disadvantaged people receiving greater support). Further research is required into setting frameworks for a more comprehensive inclusion of, and balance between, different concepts of fairness and their interactions in both transport policy and practice.
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