by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
Independent evaluation reports have been published on the National Citizen Service (NCS) in 2017 and 2018. The NCS is a government-backed initiative that brings together young people aged 15 to 17 from different backgrounds, giving them the chance to undertake a...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced that schools and colleges are to reopen fully in September to deliver their full curriculum. The Education Secretary’s speech outlining this, can be read here. COVID-19 secure measures will remain in place New guidance has been written for...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The flexible furlough scheme started on 1 July, whereby businesses have the flexibility to bring furloughed employees back to work part time with the government continuing to pay 80% of salaries for the hours they do not work. Further details about the scheme can be...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the way some GCSEs, AS and A levels that they regulate should be examined in summer 2021 and to the arrangements for non-exam assessments undertaken by students who will be taking exams next summer, in response...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
As announced last week by the Universities Minister, the ESFA has confirmed that EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals will no longer be eligible for ESFA funded adult education budget funding, or apprenticeships, in England for courses or apprenticeships starting in...
