The council's policies are highlighted in its clear statements and aim to support people who are working to bring about changes needed to achieve equal opportunities. These policies are an essential part of the council's work, and employers, employees and service users have become more confident in using them to gain fair, equal and just treatment. Key services, such as corporate financial matters, information technology and purchasing also feature among the Corporate Resources department's responsibilities. The department also ensures that everything we do is legal and above board, and making sure our network of committees and subcommittees runs effectively. More and more Derbyshire youngsters are leaving school for further education or employment, with better and better qualifications.
Students have every possible opportunity to explore their full potential.
As well as studying for qualifications such as GCSEs and 'A' Levels, Derbyshire students can prepare themselves for life after school by following vocational courses tailored to meet the needs of industry and commerce. The service's main aim is to make sure that top-quality opportunities for educational and personal development are available to all who need or want them. Derbyshire Education is dedicated to helping people to make the most of their talents and abilities from an early age. There has been a steady increase in the number of nursery places available in Derbyshire - over the decade up to 1994, numbers increased from 2,800 to 9,700. Learning need not stop after school.