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What is meant by “good practice” in social work?
An emphasis on what makes good practice
Posted on — Categories Education, Tags children's social care, social work, social work week, world social work day
Recently qualified social worker Donovan Barrett writes about what makes good practice for World Social Work Day
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Today, on International Women’s Day, the Government of Jersey proudly stands alongside women across the globe. It’s a day to reflect on the progress we’ve made and the journey ahead towards a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.
Why does Jersey need a Cyber Security Law?
Posted on — Categories Consultation, Digital
Cyber security is an ever-changing area. New vulnerabilities continue to appear, and malicious actors will find ways to exploit them. Whilst it is never possible to eliminate all risks, Jersey organisations need to be vigilant and take steps to prepare.
A two-week consultation on the proposed Cyber Security (Jersey) Law starts on Tuesday 5 March and runs until Tuesday 19 March.
The notion of Visitor Economy
Why are we talking about the Visitor Economy and not just Tourism? We use the term Visitor Economy because this is a broader term concerned with the whole ecosystem and is more place-centric than the term Tourism, which is concerned with the person doing the visiting. For those who want a definition, let me humour … Read more The notion of Visitor Economy
Behind the doors of Jersey’s abattoir
Posted on — Categories Keeping the Island Running
In the quiet corners of Jersey’s only abattoir, Charlie Blackmore and John Taylor carry out a challenging yet essential role for the Island. With more than a decade of experience each, these dedicated men open up about their roles as abattoir operatives and knackermen, providing a unique perspective on the daily challenges they face. The … Read more Behind the doors of Jersey’s abattoir
Connect Me: Dreaming Trees, Immersive Bracelets
The Connect Me initiative have distributed 1,000 illuminated wristbands to several charities to share.
Embarking on an Artistic Odyssey: Victor’s Experience at the Silk Road Artists’ Rendezvous in China
Victor’s experience of participating in the “Silk Road Artists’ Rendezvous – China Tour for Foreign Artists”.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Meet the Water & Air team
Posted on — Categories Careers
Our female colleagues in the Water and Air team in Land Resource Management (Infrastructure and Environment department) share their experience as scientists for International Day of Women and Girls in Science which is observed on 11 February.
How healthy will we be in 20 years’ time?
Posted on — Categories Health
How healthy will Jersey’s population be in 20 years’ time? It’s a question many people might be interested in, not least the Public Health Team. We’ve been considering the answer in our latest report on disease projections. We don’t have a crystal ball, but we can look at levels of long-term illness in our population … Read more How healthy will we be in 20 years’ time?