Guidance on Employability Skills Framework

Click here for Skills England’s guidance on the Employability Skills Framework which ‘brings together established taxonomies and standards to describe and recognise employability skills consistently’.

Mayoral Strategic Authority Apprenticeship Brokerage Pilots

The government is expanding the Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA) Apprenticeship Brokerage Pilots to all 14 areas with directly elected mayors. An additional £100 million will be invested to help more young people access local apprenticeship opportunities and support...

Resources for Promoting Apprenticeships and Skills

The DfE’s resources for promoting apprenticeships and skills page brings together a range of downloadable materials to support providers’ employer engagement activity. The page covers foundation apprenticeships, apprenticeship units and the Growth and...

Apprenticeship Hiring Payment for Non-Levy Employers

The apprenticeship hiring payment for non-levy employers  is now available. Eligible non-levy employers may receive £2,000 when recruiting an apprentice aged 16 to 24 as a new employee. The payment applies to eligible apprentices who start their apprenticeship on or...

Apprenticeships.GOV.UK Refresh

Apprenticeships.gov.uk has been refreshed with improved support for employers and learners. The updated site includes guidance on the apprenticeship journey, funding information and tailored email advice for employers. The DfE has advised providers to familiarise...

DfE FE Update 7 October

Latest information from the DfE including: 1.Action: Check your T Level data before the R04 and autumn school census deadlines – errors cannot be corrected in-year; 2.Information: 2027 to 2028 high needs place change process; 3.Information:...