Sure Start local programmes in England have a target to improve the employability of parents of children under four. This paper explores via a series of case studies the ways in which programmes address this target. Programme actions fall into five typologies: active, lifelong learning,...

This paper reviews the evidence of the effects of abolishing or limiting mandatory retirement ages in other countries, the evidence related to the productivity of older workers, and the evidence related to employers' practices with respect to older workers. Its aim was to contribute to the...

A review of the evidence related to the health, work performance and attitudes of older workers to inform NHS planning for working longer.

To achieve the National Childcare Strategy's aim of expanding the number of childcare places, it is important that recruitment and retention of childcare, early years and play workers is fully understood. The aim of this predominately qualitative research study was to identify key issues...