by Sarah Sawyer | May 19, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced a fifth year of funding for the Opportunity Areas programme. An additional £18 million will now be invested in 12 Opportunity Areas across the country, which includes Hastings in East Sussex. A key priority for year five of the Opportunity Areas...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics has published the Labour market overview, UK: May 2021 which contains estimates of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity and other employment-related statistics for the UK. The Institute for Employment Studies briefing on the...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Skills and Post-16 Education Bill, which forms the legislative underpinning for the reforms set out in the Skills for Jobs White Paper, has been introduced into parliament. This article explains the key points from the Bill, including a lifelong loan entitlement,...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, has announced the business leaders who are spearheading the government’s new Help to Grow: Management scheme. This Expert Advisory Council will provide insight to ensure the programme meets the needs of small businesses. The...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
The post-16 capacity fund is now open for bids. Sixth form colleges, 16 to 19 academies, 16 to 19 free schools and FE colleges can bid for funding to add extra capacity where there is a pressing need for places for 16 to 19 year olds in their local area. The DfE...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
Pride in Education 3 is a global equality inclusion conference aimed at educators, teachers, publishers, and anyone looking to make education more inclusive. It will take place online on 11-13 June 2021 and draws together 48 international speakers from four continents...
