News
This page is designed to keep you up to date with news in the children's workforce sector.
Visit this page regularly and help us to keep you informed of the the latest and breaking developments including updates on CWDC funding arrangements and press releases
Vetting and Barring Guidance
The new Government vetting and barring guidance was issued in March 2010 and comes into force next month, July 2010. The guidance can be downloaded from www.isa-gov.org.uk or from our website by following this link. It contains essential information for all managers and employers of any services working with children about the law changes and about substantial changes in responsibilities"
Date: 11 June 2010
STOP PRESS - PTLLS Success
Aquila Alternatives Limited are pleased to announce that some of their key staff have successfully completed Preparation to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)
Date: 21 May 2010
Maggie Atkinson takes up post as Children’s Commissioner for England
Dr Maggie Atkinson took up her post as the new Children’s Commissioner for England yesterday, 1 March. Dr Atkinson replaced Sir Al Aynsley-Green who retired at the end of his five-year term of office.
Date: 17 March 2010
New Course Profiles
Aquila Alternatives have released two new exciting course profiles this week.

