by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
A survey of training providers has revealed that more than 8 in 10 apprentices are continuing to receive training during the COVID-19 lockdown. The AELP survey had responses from 150 providers who train 81,000 apprentices between them. Further insight from the survey...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has appointed Nick Timothy as a non-executive board member, he is a former joint chief of staff to the prime minister.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
A recent report from UK Youth has highlighted that there is likely to be a significant reduction in service provision to young people during the COVID-19 pandemic as the youth charities which support them face redundancies and closure. A summary of some of the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
FE Week held a webcast this week on Ofqual’s announcements around the arrangements for grading of BTEC, Functional Skills and other vocational qualifications due to COVID-19. The webcast also featured a Q&A with representatives from City & Guilds, NCFE,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
HMRC have updated the guidance for employers on claiming for employees’ wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The updated information is around payroll date and eligibility following the government’s announcement that the Scheme’s...
