by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published its course directory for September 2020 containing information on courses offered by learning providers who are contracted with it.
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has appointed Stephen van Rooyen as chair of the Skills and Productivity Board. The DfE says the Board will provide expert advice on how to make sure the courses and qualifications on offer to students across the country are...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has launched a new support service for teachers and trainers new to the FE sector. The service, which will be known as the New FE Teacher Supportline, is entirely confidential and offers a telephone or email helpline...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Prime Minister delivered a speech on 29 September introducing the Lifetime Skills Guarantee. His speech outlines plans to upgradeFE colleges with capital investment, expand apprenticeships, fund free technical courses for adults, equivalent to A levels, extend...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced £27 million funding for the Think Ahead programme in order to recruit up to 480 mental health social workers. The Think Ahead programme offers graduates and those looking to change career a paid route into...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
Secretary of State Gavin Williamson gave a statement to Parliament regarding the return of students to universities. The statement covers the guidance for students around Christmas holidays.