ESFA Update Issue 386

Latest from the ESFA (former SFA) including: 1. Qualification Achievement Rates (QAR) provisional data for 2016 to 2017 released; 2. Apprenticeship off-the-job training and annual leave.

Industrial Strategy Sector Deals

The Government has published a sector deal with the Automotive Industry. This is the second Sector Deal to be published following on from the Life Sciences Sector Deal. Sector Deals were announced as part of the recent Industrial Strategy and are designed to create...

AAT Survey Points To Continuing IAG Deficit In Schools

One in two students who are leaving secondary education in 2018 have said that they do not receive enough careers advice, according to a new survey published today by AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians). The AAT spoke with over 1,000 17-18 year olds who intend...