Ofqual’s End-Point Assessment Materials Evaluation Report

by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 19, 2020 | Uncategorised

Ofqual has published a document which contains findings from their technical evaluation of apprenticeship End-Point Assessment materials. The document sets out what they have learned from their consideration of EPA materials to date, and provides EPAOs with guidance...

ESCC Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Funding Applications Open

by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 19, 2020 | Uncategorised

East Sussex County Council’s (ESCC) apprenticeship levy transfer funding programme will be live for applications in July for 8 weeks, commencing 6 July, for businesses in East Sussex. The priorities for funding and eligibility criteria are available here and the...

AELP and AOC Call for Post COVID-19 Skills Packages from the Government

by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 18, 2020 | Uncategorised

Both the Association of Colleges (AoC) and Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) have called on the government for significant post-COVID-19 skills package. The AELP has asked the government to set aside £8.6 billion for a one-off skills package to...

16 to 18 Traineeships Funding Information Updated

by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 18, 2020 | Uncategorised

The ESFA has updated its information about accessing further 16 to 18 funding to increase the number of traineeships for academic year 2020 to 2021.

ONS Data on Coronavirus and the UK Economy and Society Updated

by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 18, 2020 | Uncategorised

The Office for National Statistics has published the latest ‘Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society‘ data. This is early experimental data on the impact of the coronavirus on the UK economy and society. These faster indicators are created...