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  Jobcentre Plus and Children's Centres

  Dench S, Aston J, James L with Foster R | Mar 2008 | Department for Work and Pensions

  The study explored the extent and nature of Jobcentre Plus' involvement in Children's Centres, focusing on the effectiveness of working relationships between stakeholders as well as the experiences of DWP and non-DWP customers using Jobcentre Plus services in Children's Centres.

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  Employment Outcomes for Women in London's Economy

  Miller L, Broughton A, Carta E, Fearn H | Jan 2008 | Institute for Employment Studies

  This report identifies patterns of difference in equality outcomes between women working in the public and in the private sector in London, to help inform the subsequent development of policies for women in London's economy. The work consists of three strands: analysis of existing datasets to provide evidence of the relative positions of women and men in London's economy; identification of areas of inequality; and identification of examples of employer policies and practice in addressing these areas of inequality. The research also considers: whether there were any significant differences between the positions of women and men employed within the public and private sectors; differences in employment outcomes for women from black and ethnic minority backgrounds and white women; and the situation of women with disabilities within the workforce.

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  Managing an Age Diverse Workforce

  Research and Practice in the Run-Up to the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations

  Baldwin S, Strebler M | Nov 2007 | Institute for Employment Studies

  This report reviews and summarises the employment literature on age discrimination and diversity that existed at the time the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations came into force on 1 October 2006. This is substantiated by IES research findings on age diversity and discussions with company representatives at an IES HR Network Event in the lead-up to October 2006.

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  IES Response to the 14-19 Consultation Raising Expectations: staying in education and training post-16

  Newton B, Miller L | Nov 2006 | Department for Education and Skills

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  Evaluation of the Intensive Activity Period 50 plus Pilots

  Atkinson J, Casebourne J, Davis S, Dewson S, Gifford J, Tuohy S | Sep 2006 | Department for Work and Pensions

  This research provided qualitative evidence towards the evaluation of the IAP 50 Plus Pilots, which trialled the benefits of making participation in the Intensive Activity Period mandatory for New Deal 25 plus participants aged between 50 and 59. The research focused on four of the 14 pilot sites, and was principally based on face-to-face interviews involving 75 staff, 23 providers and 182 participants, in two waves, in spring 2005 and winter 2005/06.

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  Third Work-Life Balance Employees' Survey

  (Revised Edition with corrected figures)

  Hooker H, Neathey F, Casebourne J, Munro M | Jul 2006 | Department of Trade and Industry

  This report presents findings from the third Work-Life Balance Employee Survey, conducted in early 2006 amongst employees of working age living in Great Britain working in organisations with five or more employees at the time of the survey. The research was undertaken by IES in partnership with ICM Research. Using computer-assisted telephone interviewing, 2,081 telephone interviews were conducted in February and March 2006.

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  Scoping Study into the Lack of Women Screenwriters in the UK

  A Report Presented to the UK Film Council

  Sinclair A, Pollard E, Wolfe H | Jul 2006 | UK Film Council

  This study, for the first time, gathers known literature, industry and education data, and interview feedback specifically on the participation of female screenwriters writing for film in the UK. The key focus of the study is to explore the scale of any imbalance and the possible reasons for it.

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  Implementation and Effectiveness of Care to Learn

  A Survey of Teenage Pregnancy Co-ordinators

  Dench S | Mar 2006 | Department for Education and Skills

  Care to Learn is a UK government initiative that provides financial support for teenage parents who want to continue in, or return to learning. It helps with the cost of their childcare and travel. Teenage Pregnancy Co-ordinators (TPCs) were asked about the implementation and effectiveness of Care to Learn in their locality for the 2004/05 year. This report summarises the responses of 77 TPCs, or another relevant respondents (eg Connexions, Sure Start).

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  Mapping the Wider Care Workforce

  Jagger N | Feb 2006 | Institute for Employment Studies

  This expert paper explores the nature and dynamics of the wider care workforce. In doing so, it considers the expected expanded contribution by the voluntary sector, community organisations and charities, and social enterprises, alongside users and their carers. It goes on to explore issues of gender, age, ethnicity, qualifications and other background descriptors of the wider care workforce.

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  Women in London's Economy: Qualitative Research

  Hurstfield J, Miller L, Page R, Willison R, Loukas G | Dec 2005 | Institute for Employment Studies

  This qualitative research examines: influences on women's employment choices, perceptions and experiences; attitudes to training and employment of women in sectors identified as areas of growth by GLA Economics (financial services; legal services; ICT; creative and media; and administration); work and employment practices that form barriers to equality in these sectors; and other specific policies and practice, including best practice.