by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 20, 2019 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has published an update explaining how they are currently reforming the English and maths Functional Skills qualifications.
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new website for children and young people across Sussex to get advice about mental health and wellbeing. The site also contains useful information for parents and those working with children and young...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
The government has announced an increase from April to the amount that can be claimed through the Access to Work scheme for which apprentices are eligible. Disabled employees will be able to claim up to £59,200 annually to help pay for additional support that they may...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has made a change to their maths and English condition of funding guidance that will apply from academic year 2019/20. The change means that students with a grade 2 or below can study towards a pass in functional skills level 2 or they can still study towards...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
Last year, the government announced a £1.5 million programme to support people back into work in the private sector after time spent away from the labour market while undertaking a role in caring. These projects could help returners update their skills, provide other...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
East Sussex County Council has published the latest 2018/19 data for young people participating in education, training or employment with training. Key headlines for January 2019 are: Duty to participate at academic age 16 for Jan 19 was 95.4%, slight decrease from...