by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 8, 2020 | Uncategorised
The House of Commons Library has published a briefing outlining issues around the return of higher education students to university in 2020-21 and sets out government guidance. It also gives a brief overview of the arrangements in further education settings.
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 8, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Association of Colleges has released a report which studies sufficiency, efficiency, and effectiveness of post-16 provision, outlining the impact of competition on the post-16 education system. The report argues that coordination, not competition is the way...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has set out details around how it will create a number of new Freeports across the UK, designed to create jobs, drive investment and regenerate communities. Freeports are secure customs zones located at ports where business can be carried out inside a...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Learning and Work Institute has published a report entitles ‘Work And Skills For The Long Term Unemployed’ which argues that a new work and skills initiative is needed for people who are long-term unemployed which gives a universal offer for all...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
This article by the Centre for Ageing Better argues that more needs to be done to support older workers to prevent long-term unemployment in the wake of COVID-19. The Centre for Ageing Better published this report on how COVID-19 is affecting the job prospects of...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
Ofsted has published guidance and details of their plans from January 2021 as part of a phased return to full inspection, and guidance for further education and skills providers.
