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From Promise to Reality: Our School Nursery Journey

From Promise to Reality: Our School Nursery Journey

Jessica Crawley and Jasmine Hussain joined the DfE because they believed in its power to change lives — and now they’re seeing that in action, helping to build and expand 3,000 nurseries across England's schools. Let them tell you how …

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Making the best use of diverse talents and perspectives

Posted by: John Pullinger, Posted on: 13 January 2017 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
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How can we make the most of the talent in our diverse workforce? National Statistician John Pullinger reports on an initiative in the Government Statistical Service.

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Top tips for a fit and healthy 2017

Posted by: Jonathan Jones, Posted on: 9 January 2017 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
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Read Civil Service Health and Well-being Champion Jonathan Jones's tips for those resolving to live healthier this year.

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Be an ally – it’s important

Posted by: Kevin Oliver, Posted on: 6 January 2017 - Categories: Diversity and inclusion
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Civil servant Kevin Oliver on why he believes being an 'ally' is important for inclusivity and fairness in the workplace and society at large.

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Changing the way we work

Posted by: John Manzoni, Chief Executive of the Civil Service and Permanent Secretary for the Cabinet Office, Posted on: 21 December 2016 - Categories: A Brilliant Civil Service, Civil Service Leaders
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Following the announcement of the new Government Hub at Canary Wharf, John Manzoni encourages nominations for The Way We Work (TW3) Awards celebrating the transformation of Civil Service work and workplaces.

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What the Armed Forces Covenant means for civil servants

Posted by: Stephen Lovegrove, Posted on: 20 December 2016 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
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Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Stephen Lovegrove looks at how civil servants are supporting the Armed Forces Covenant.

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Calling central government buyers: Emma can help you meet your target

Posted by: Emma Jones, Posted on: 16 December 2016 - Categories: Commercial skills
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Emma Jones, Small Business Crown Representative, offers her support for government buyers looking to increase procurement from small businesses.

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Investing in disabled talent

Posted by: Sir Philip Rutnam, Home Office Permanent Secretary, and Civil Service Disability Champion, Posted on: 15 December 2016 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders

Civil Service Disability Champion Philip Rutnam welcomes an innovative bursary programme for disability-confident leaders.

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Disability-confident leadership

Posted by: Sarah Banks, Posted on: 13 December 2016 - Categories: Diversity and inclusion, Effective leaders
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Sarah Banks, chair of a disability network at the Ministry of Defence, shares her views on what it means to be an inspiring leader.

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Three big steps for women 'crossing thresholds' in the Civil Service

Posted by: Steph Rhodes, Posted on: 12 December 2016 - Categories: A great place to work

Steph Rhodes describes the benefits of a career development programme aimed specifically at women civil servants.

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The Cabinet Office at 100

Posted by: Sir Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Posted on: 9 December 2016 - Categories: Civil Service Leaders
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To mark the centenary of the Cabinet Office, Cabinet Secretary Jeremy Heywood looks at the department's central role in government.

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