ESFA FE Update 15th August

Latest update from the ESFA including: 1. Action: apprentice payments system; 2. Information: improvements to the data collections service (the Hub); 3. Information: minimum standards thresholds for 2017 to 2018; 4. Information: early intervention and prevention...

SELEP ESF Calls Launch Event Announced

Following our news item on 9 August that the South East LEP has confirmed that its ESF calls will be launched on 20 August, they have now confirmed the date that they will be holding a launch event to help networking and preparation for bids.  The launch will be held...

HSBC Extends Student Bank Account to Apprentices

HSBC has extended the scope of their student account to include apprentices at all levels, aged 18 and over – see here for more information.  They currently have an offer for first year apprentices who apply before 31 December 2018 of an £80 Amazon gift card and...