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Updates of New Science and Technology Policy Related UK Official
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22nd - 26th May 2000.
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Title: Acquisition.
Author(s): Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency (CCTA).
Abstract: Guide to help purchasers make informed decisions about what to
acquire, the options for acquisition and procurement routes when
implementing plans for major services. The guide focuses on business
objectives and outcomes in making the right IS/IT acquisitions. It explains
the key issues relating to sourcing options and partnerships, together with
procurement strategies for new ways of working and new kinds of contracts.
See also: <A HREF="http://www.ccta.gov.uk/topten/partner.htm">Partnerships
and acquisition</A> and <A
HREF="http://www.ccta.gov.uk/bestpractice/eguides.pdf">IS management guides
(pdf)</A>.
Web Address/URL: http://www.ccta.gov.uk/topten/briefing/partnerbr.htm
Series: Departmental Publication
Other info: IS Management Guides
Publisher: Format Publishing
Obtainable from: CCTA. Tel: 01603 766544 Fax: 01603 761491 E-mail:
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Date Published: September 1999
Number of pages: 74
ISBN: 1-903-09103-9
Price: 25.00
Keywords: ACCOUNTABILITY; COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA; ECONOMY; INFORMATION;
INFORMATION SYSTEMS; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTERS; INTERNET; MANAGEMENT;
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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Title: Complementary and alternative medicine. Minutes of evidence for
Tuesday 7 March 2000.
Author(s): House of Lords; Select Committee on Science and Technology
(Sub-Committee I); Lord Walton of Detchant (Chairman).
Abstract: Evidence given by: General Osteopathic Council; General
Chiropractic Council.
Series: House of Lords Papers, 1999-2000
Place in Series: HL Paper 48-vi
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Obtainable from: Dandy Booksellers http://www.soton.ac.uk/~bopadmin/
Date Published: May 2000
Number of pages: 93 - 113 continued from HL Paper 48-v
ISBN: 0-10-442900-3
Price: 5.30
Keywords: COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES; HEALTH; MINUTES OF EVIDENCE; SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
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Title: Design and technology. The national curriculum for England. Key
stages 1 - 4.
Author(s): Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA); Department for
Education and Employment (DfEE).
Abstract: Sets out the legal requirements of the National Curriculum in
England for design and technology, and provides information to help teachers
implement design and technology in their schools. The booklet has been
written for coordinators, subject leaders and those who teach design and
technology, and is one of a series of separate booklets for each National
Curriculum subject. The National Curriculum is set out in the <A
HREF="http://www.nc.uk.net/about/nc_about_content.html">guide to the
curriculum</A>. See also: <A HREF="http://www.nc.uk.net/">National
Curriculum Website</A>.
Web Address/URL: http://www.nc.uk.net/servlets/NCFrame?subject=D%26T
Series: Departmental Publication
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Obtainable from: Dandy Booksellers http://www.soton.ac.uk/~bopadmin/
Date Published: May 2000
Number of pages: 43
ISBN: 0-11-370074-1
Price: 9.95
Keywords: CURRICULUM AND EXAMINATIONS; DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY; EDUCATION; KEY
STAGES IN THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM; SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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Title: Final report on a study to conduct a cost-benefit assessment of radio
propagation research.
Author(s): Radiocommunications Agency; Sweet, Richard; Wesemeyer, Stephan.
Series: Departmental Publication
Publisher: Radiocommunications Agency
Obtainable from: Information and Library Service, Radiocommunications
Agency. Tel: 020 7211 0502/0505 Fax: 020 7211 0507 E-mail:
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Date Published: November 1999
Number of pages: 76
ISBN: None
Price: No price given
Keywords: COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA; RADIO; RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY;
RESEARCH; SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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Title: Fire Service Manual Volume 1 Fire Service Technology, Equipment and
Media. Firefighting Foam - Technical.
Author(s): HM Fire Service Inspectorate (Publications Section).
Series: Departmental Publication
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Obtainable from: Dandy Booksellers http://www.soton.ac.uk/~bopadmin/
Date Published: April 2000
Number of pages: 97
ISBN: 0-11-341188-X
Price: 15.00
Keywords: EMERGENCY SERVICES; FIRE SERVICE; SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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Title: Information and communication technology. The national curriculum for
England. Key stages 1 - 4.
Author(s): Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA); Department for
Education and Employment (DfEE).
Abstract: Sets out the legal requirements of the National Curriculum in
England for information and communication technology (ICT), and provides
information to help teachers implement ICT in their schools. The booklet has
been written for coordinators, subject leaders and those who teach ICT, and
is one of a series of separate booklets for each National Curriculum
subject. The National Curriculum is set out in the <A
HREF="http://www.nc.uk.net/about/nc_about_content.html">guide to the
curriculum</A>. See also: <A HREF="http://www.nc.uk.net/">National
Curriculum Website</A>.
Web Address/URL: http://www.nc.uk.net/servlets/NCFrame?subject=ICT
Series: Departmental Publication
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Obtainable from: Dandy Booksellers http://www.soton.ac.uk/~bopadmin/
Date Published: May 2000
Number of pages: 41
ISBN: 0-11-370073-3
Price: 9.95
Keywords: COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA; CURRICULUM AND EXAMINATIONS; EDUCATION;
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTERS; KEY STAGES IN THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM;
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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Title: IS Strategy: process and products.
Author(s): Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency (CCTA).
Abstract: Guide to help public sector organisations to think strategically
about the business, and its information requirements and processes. The
guide explains how to take a 'strategic themes' approach, with strategic
thinking separated from detailed planning; a focus on outcomes, not process;
radical thinking and a much shorter, faster approach that is
business-focused. See also: <A
HREF="http://www.ccta.gov.uk/topten/straman.htm">Strategic management of
IS</A> and <A HREF="http://www.ccta.gov.uk/bestpractice/eguides.pdf">IS
management guides (pdf)</A>.
Web Address/URL: http://www.ccta.gov.uk/topten/briefing/stramanbr.htm
Series: Departmental Publication
Other info: IS Practice Guides
Publisher: Format Publishing
Obtainable from: CCTA. Tel: 01603 766544 Fax: 01603 761491 E-mail:
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Date Published: September 1999
Number of pages: 105
ISBN: 1-903-09100-4
Price: 25.00
Keywords: COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA; ECONOMY; INFORMATION; INFORMATION
SYSTEMS; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTERS; INTERNET; MANAGEMENT; PLANNING;
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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Title: Managing change.
Author(s): Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency (CCTA).
Abstract: Guide for senior managers who are responsible for managing complex
IS-related change. Investigates the issues associated with business
transformation, organisational and cultural change. The guide provides
practical advice on working across organisational boundaries and breaking
the 'all pain, no gain' barrier. Also provides clear interfaces to Programme
Management and benefits realisation. See also: <A
HREF="http://www.ccta.gov.uk/topten/mancha.htm">Managing change</A> and <A
HREF="http://www.ccta.gov.uk/bestpractice/eguides.pdf">IS managment guides
(pdf)</A>.
Web Address/URL: http://www.ccta.gov.uk/topten/briefing/manchabr.htm
Series: Departmental Publication
Other info: IS Management Guides
Publisher: Format Publishing
Obtainable from: CCTA. Tel: 01603 766544 Fax: 01603 761491 E-mail:
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Date Published: September 1999
Number of pages: 81
ISBN: 1-903-09101-2
Price: 25.00
Keywords: COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA; ECONOMY; INFORMATION; INFORMATION
SYSTEMS; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTERS; INTERNET; MANAGEMENT; SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
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Title: Managing performance.
Author(s): Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency (CCTA).
Abstract: The guide, developed in collaboration with NAO, focuses on three
levels of performance management: business performance; contribution of
IS/IT to the business; performance of the IS/IT fuction. Examines the role
of the EFQM Excellence Model, balanced scorecards, benchmarking and other
widely adopted techniques. See also: <A
HREF="http://www.ccta.gov.uk/topten/perform.htm">IS effectiveness and
performance</A> and <A
HREF="http://www.ccta.gov.uk/bestpractice/eguides.pdf">IS management
guides</A>.
Web Address/URL: http://www.ccta.gov.uk/topten/briefing/performbr.htm
Series: Departmental Publication
Other info: IS Management Guides
Publisher: Format Publishing
Obtainable from: CCTA. Tel: 01603 766544 Fax: 01603 761491 E-mail:
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Date Published: September 1999
Number of pages: 99
ISBN: 1-903-09105-5
Price: 25.00
Keywords: ACCOUNTABILITY; COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA; ECONOMY; INFORMATION;
INFORMATION SYSTEMS; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTERS; INTERNET; MANAGEMENT;
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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Title: Managing services.
Author(s): Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency (CCTA).
Abstract: Guide explaining the foundations for effective service management,
appropriate contracts and good working relationships. It helps the customer
of IS/IT services to understand the providers' perspective on service
delivery. It also provides practical advice on how to achieve better
performance from service providers and continuing value for money. See also:
<A HREF=""></A> and <A
HREF="http://www.ccta.gov.uk/bestpractice/eguides.pdf">IS management guides
(pdf)</A>.
Web Address/URL: http://www.formatpublishing.co.uk/GUIDES/SERVB.HTM
Series: Departmental Publication
Other info: IS Management Guides
Publisher: Format Publishing
Obtainable from: CCTA. Tel: 01603 766544 Fax: 01603 761491 E-mail:
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Date Published: February 2000
Number of pages: 82
ISBN: 1-903-09104-7
Price: 25.00
Keywords: COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA; ECONOMY; INFORMATION; INFORMATION
SYSTEMS; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTERS; INTERNET; MANAGEMENT; SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
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Title: Mathematics. The national curriculum for England. Key stages 1 - 4.
Author(s): Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA); Department for
Education and Employment (DfEE).
Abstract: Sets out the legal requirements of the National Curriculum in
England for mathematics, and provides information to help teachers implement
mathematics in their schools. The booklet has been written for coordinators,
subject leaders and those who teach mathematics, and is one of a series of
separate booklets for each National Curriculum subject. The National
Curriculum is set out in the <A
HREF="http://www.nc.uk.net/about/nc_about_content.html">guide to the
curriculum</A>. See also: <A HREF="http://www.nc.uk.net/">National
Curriculum Website</A>.
Web Address/URL: http://www.nc.uk.net/servlets/NCFrame?subject=Ma
Series: Departmental Publication
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Obtainable from: Dandy Booksellers http://www.soton.ac.uk/~bopadmin/
Date Published: May 2000
Number of pages: 93
ISBN: 0-11-370069-5
Price: 12.95
Keywords: CURRICULUM AND EXAMINATIONS; EDUCATION; KEY STAGES IN THE NATIONAL
CURRICULUM; MATHEMATICS; SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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Title: Research review.
Author(s): Radiocommunications Agency.
Abstract: See also: <A
HREF="http://www.radio.gov.uk/busunit/research/review/summary.htm">Executive
summary</A> and <A
HREF="http://www.radio.gov.uk/document/press/10mar00.htm">press release</A>.
Web Address/URL:
http://www.radio.gov.uk/busunit/research/review/rev_indx.htm
Series: Departmental Publication
Publisher: Radiocommunications Agency
Obtainable from: Information and Library Service, Radiocommunications
Agency. Tel: 020 7211 0502/0505 Fax: 020 7211 0507 E-mail:
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Date Published: March 2000
Number of pages: 66
ISBN: None
Price: No price given
Keywords: COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA; RADIO; RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS AGENCY;
RESEARCH; SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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Title: Science. The national curriculum for England. Key stages 1 - 4.
Author(s): Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA); Department for
Education and Employment (DfEE).
Abstract: Sets out the legal requirements of the National Curriculum in
England for science, and provides information to help teachers implement
science in their schools. The booklet has been written for coordinators,
subject leaders and those who teach science, and is one of a series of
separate booklets for each National Curriculum subject. The National
Curriculum is set out in the <A
HREF="http://www.nc.uk.net/about/nc_about_content.html">guide to the
curriculum</A>. See also: <A HREF="http://www.nc.uk.net/">National
Curriculum Website</A>.
Web Address/URL: http://www.nc.uk.net/servlets/NCFrame?subject=Sc
Series: Departmental Publication
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Obtainable from: Dandy Booksellers http://www.soton.ac.uk/~bopadmin/
Date Published: May 2000
Number of pages: 83
ISBN: 0-11-370070-9
Price: 12.95
Keywords: CURRICULUM AND EXAMINATIONS; EDUCATION; KEY STAGES IN THE NATIONAL
CURRICULUM; SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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