News | Nacro

19 Sep 2016 | By nacro Playing catch-up: Nacro calls for action on young people left behind in the education system

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16 Sep 2016 | By Nacro Government pause in housing allowance cap welcome but rent reduction will hit charities hard, says Nacro

Nacro today raised concerns about the government’s announcement to plough ahead with rent reduction for supported housing providers. The charity, which provides homes and support for vulnerable people across England, has warned that potential closure of services provided by charities would affect the most vulnerable. Care leavers and those who are homeless, as well as…

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14 Sep 2016 | By nacro Imagine this… risk assessment of an applicant with racial abuse allegations

You are an HR Adviser for a Local Authority and part of your role is to oversee recruitment for trainee teacher placements within a primary school. Peter Foster is in his final year of his PGCE (post-graduate teaching qualification). He has successfully completed a number of placements at various primary schools during the course of…