by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has launched two new business support schemes to help small and medium-sized businesses in England to improve their leadership skills and enable learning with peers. The Small Business Leadership Programme is a fully-funded 10-week programme delivered...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has launched a consultation on their proposed approach for 2020/21 to apply to Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQs), including Technical Qualifications within T Levels, and general qualifications other than GCSEs, AS and A levels. The consultation...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
Following the results of the consultation looking at proposed changes to the assessment of GCSE’s, AS and A levels in 2021, Ofqual has announced that they have decided to implement the majority of the proposals set out in the consultation document. A summary of...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
NCFE and Campaign for Learning have published a joint white paper called, ‘Revolutionary Forces’. This is a series of articles written by leading authorities from the FE sector, as well as labour market economics, employment and mental health. The authors explore some...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance has been updated to reflect the changes to the scheme from 1 August. This guidance for employers from HMRC explains that claims can only be made through the scheme now if the employee has previously been furloughed for 3...