http://www.skillsforjustice.com Skills for justice news feed en-gb http://www.skillsforjustice.com/news.asp?PageID=33&MediaID=1070&InitialView=False Read the latest edition of our e-briefing now... http://www.skillsforjustice.com/news.asp?PageID=33&MediaID=1069&InitialView=False We manage a wide range of standards, qualifications and research activities - view our new update for July 2010 and find out all of the latest progress. http://www.skillsforjustice.com/news.asp?PageID=33&MediaID=1090&InitialView=False The Communication Trust is pleased to announce the launch of the Sentence Trouble website, www.sentencetrouble.info. The website has been created to support the Sentence Trouble booklet launched in November 2009 which helps improve understanding and communication with children and young people, particularly those with communication needs. The website provides additional resources and support for staff working in the youth justice system. http://www.skillsforjustice.com/news.asp?PageID=33&MediaID=1087&InitialView=False Fancy working with us? Take a look at our latest job vacancies. http://www.skillsforjustice.com/news.asp?PageID=33&MediaID=1085&InitialView=False The justice workforce will need radically improve training and support for the Government's plans to make major improvements to the way people with mental health problems or learning disabilities are treated in the justice system to be a success, according to a joint paper published today by Skills for Justice and Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health. http://www.skillsforjustice.com/news.asp?PageID=33&MediaID=1084&InitialView=False A report we have published today examines the skills needed within Professional and Financial Services to help employers identify the key areas of skills development they need to navigate their way to recovery. http://www.skillsforjustice.com/news.asp?PageID=33&MediaID=1083&InitialView=False We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Chair, Sir Duncan Nichol CBE, former Chief Executive of the NHS Management Executive, who will take up the role from 1 April 2010. http://www.skillsforjustice.com/news.asp?PageID=33&MediaID=1082&InitialView=False We are delighted to announce that we are expanding to add Legal Services into our remit, meaning employers providing legal services will be able to benefit from the wide range of workforce development services and skills solutions we currently provide to Justice & Community Safety organisations. http://www.skillsforjustice.com/news.asp?PageID=33&MediaID=1075&InitialView=False The Home Affairs Select Committee has recently published a report detailing key developments and trends in police service strengths and performance. This report also posits (again) the potential for force mergers - this is motivated by potential funding cuts but is in no way a confirmed policy position. http://www.skillsforjustice.com/news.asp?PageID=33&MediaID=1073&InitialView=False National Apprenticeship Week will take place from Monday 1 February to Friday 5 February. It will celebrate the talent and skills of apprentices from across the UK and see apprentices, employers, providers and wider stakeholders showcase the benefits of Apprenticeship programmes and the value apprentices bring to the organisations they work for.