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The NRUC team are offering training to Local Authorities throughout the month of November 2008.

It is aimed at all new Lead Officers and users of NRUC, and is an introduction on how to use the system.

To see when we are in your area, please visit the NRUC Diary for further information and dates.

The main aim of the NRUC System is to promote the safeguarding of young people by providing a centralised information system for central and local Government and to obtain and analyse data on this group of vulnerable young people.

Qualifying local authorities can view a sample of Home Office data, identify main service providers for UASC, and produce reports for the Home Office that will take the place of the Annexe A spreadsheets. This can aid in the planning of services for UASC and identify trends.

• The NRUC team is currently planning seminars across the country on a regional basis to provide NRUC training to users, and illustrate the future changes to the System(NRUC Diary)

• NRUC is currently undertaking a pilot project with four Authorities to lead on using NRUC as the electronic method for future grant claims. The four Authorities are Croydon, Hillingdon, Camden and Kent

• NRUC, the participating authorities and the Home Office have identified a series of changes and improvements to the NRUC system which are currently being enacted by NRUC’s IT provider

• Subscription letters have been distributed for 2007/2008, with Service Level Agreements illustrating the services provided by NRUC

• Local authorities are advised to continue updating information on NRUC

• Training is available to local authorities who should inform NRUC of their requirements and to arrange the necessary support

• The Home Office will provide guidance in the new grant claim instructions on how LAs can claim UASC subsistence payments through NRUC

• NRUC and their IT provider are currently working with the Department for Children, Schools and Families to create a link between NRUC and Contact Point

• The NRUC website has been upgraded and enhanced, and users are encouraged to view the updated website and submit comments and suggestions

• Bespoke reports may be requested through the NRUC website(NRUC Reporting)

• Peter Gilroy has stepped down as Chair of the NRUC Project Board

• NRUC wishes to thank Peter Gilroy for all the positive work contributed to the development of the project.

• NRUC is accepting nominations for the development of a NRUC Steering Group.

Please click on the link below to view up and coming events and trainig

» NRUC Diary

Click on the link below to view current legislation for children in Social Care

» Legislation