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Experts Warn of Challenges Ahead for Apprenticeship Levy Reform

by Jasmine Griffiths | Sep 22, 2024 | News

Labour’s proposal to allow businesses to use “up to 50 percent” of the apprenticeship levy for other types of training has been sidelined as ministers contend with budget constraints. The Department for Education (DfE) is forecasting a £40 million...

UK Convenes Global Coalition to Strengthen Cyber Skills and Address Growing Threats

by Jasmine Griffiths | Sep 22, 2024 | News

The UK recently convened leading nations, including the US and EU, for talks on tackling the growing threat of cyber-attacks, as new figures showed that nearly half of British businesses lacked the skills needed to protect against cyber-crime. The discussions, which...

UK Consumer Confidence Declines by 7 Points in September

by Jasmine Griffiths | Sep 22, 2024 | News

UK consumer confidence dropped significantly in September, with the GfK Consumer Confidence Index falling by seven points to -20. Key indicators such as personal finances, economic outlook, and purchase intentions all showed notable declines compared to the previous...

Changes to the Financial Statement Submissions Process

by Jasmine Griffiths | Sep 15, 2024 | News

ESFA are looking at changing the way the following organisations submit their financial statements to them: special-post 16 Institutions (SPIs) non-maintained Special Schools (NMSS) independent Training Providers (ITPs) independent Learning Providers (ILPs) If you are...

Ofsted Single Headline Grade Removal for State-Schools Guidance

by Jasmine Griffiths | Sep 15, 2024 | News

DfE announced on Monday 2 September that single headline grades for schools will be scrapped with immediate effect to boost school standards and increase transparency for parents. The government is committed, in time, to replacing single headline grades in all the...
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