Covid Vaccinations and FE Students

The ESFA has published advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) which says some under 18s can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Eligible individuals include students aged 16 to 18 years who are employed in, studying or in training for health...

ESFA Publishes Subcontracting Standard Guidance

As part of the subcontracting reforms, the ESFA has developed an externally assured subcontracting standard which will replace the existing subcontracting audit process from 2022 to 2023. The subcontracting standard document sets out the requirements for all providers...

MPCT Strengthens Ties to Armed Forces

SCTP member MPCT has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Royal Navy, making it the only such college in the UK to have secured the formal support of all three branches of the British Armed Forces. The aim is to increase opportunities...

New to Senior Leadership in FE Programme Open

The Education & Training Foundation has announced that applications are now open for the next two cohorts of its New to Senior Leadership in Further Education (FE) programme. It is aimed at leaders who have taken up a senior leadership role within the last 18...