by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
Amanda Spielman, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, spoke at the 2019 Annual Apprenticeships conference about the apprenticeship landscape, current challenges that providers face and Ofsted’s approach. The transcript of the speech can be read here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education has published information for education providers on how to remain compliant with data protection laws when the UK leaves the EU.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
The proportion of apprenticeships delivered by subcontractors has fallen significantly in 2017/18. The data released shows that of the 376,396 apprenticeship starts in 2017/18, just 11% was subcontracted, compared with 26% in the previous year. The changes in the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
The National Audit Office has published a report, ‘Supporting disabled people to work’ which examines the Department of Work and Pensions’ strategy and programmes which aim to help disabled people overcome barriers to work. The report highlights the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
Following last week’s SCTP members’ conference, in which questions were asked of the ESFA about the apprenticeship levy transfer changes, Ben Payne from the ESFA has sent SCTP further clarifications around this issue. The transfers allow eligible...