by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
As announced in the Apprenticeship funding rules, the ESFA are increasing the number of ‘active or used’ reservations that eligible employers can have on the apprenticeship service from 3 to 10 from 15 July, for the remainder of the financial year 2020-21....
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Action: extra funding for free school meals in further education (FE); 3. Action: new subcontractor declaration window – including nil returns; 4. Reminder: closing date for 16...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP has published temporary provider guidance for the Work and Health Programme due to measures and restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic meaning changes to the programme have been necessary.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
Ofsted’s Deputy Director for Further Education and Skills, Paul Joyce, talks in this Ofsted blog, about their review into online education during COVID-19 in the FE and skills sector. This topic was discussed by Dr Richard Beynon at the SCTP members’ conference...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Dfe has announced the publication of Dame Mary Ney’s review of the way government exercises its oversight of college finances and financial management. Her report, completed in October, contains a series of recommendations to strengthen current arrangements,...
