Written question asked by Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 November 2000. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 November 2000 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what progress has been made in developing a training programme for personal advisers.

Answer: Mr. Boswell: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what progress has been made in developing a training programme for personal advisers. [140390] Mr. Wicks: A `Diploma for Personal Advisers' course, designed to train those advisers who will be working with young people who need significant amounts of help, is currently being piloted. Four other elements of the training programme are also being developed: an `Understanding Connexions' course, for advisers working with the wider group of young people; an access course; a Connexions management course; and an extension programme for those holding the Diploma.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c655W;357 c654W; 140390
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Advisory services Pilot schemes Qualifications Training Vocational guidance Connexions Service
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk