by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has issued a reminder that 30 September is the deadline for independent learning providers, who received financial support due to COVID-19 affecting student recruitment, to submit a business case.
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA is launching a new View Your Payments interface to all post-16 MYESF users. Feedback can be provided on the new interface on the new page. Full details are available here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
A reminder that the National Apprenticeship Awards 2020 are now open for applications until 25 September. The award categories are Intermediate Level Apprentice, Advanced Level Apprentice, Higher or Degree Level Apprentice, Apprenticeship Champion, Rising Star, SME...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA is currently developing an online form for schools and colleges to claim essential additional costs associated with running exams in the autumn, including exam fees charged by awarding organisations, alternative sites and invigilation. They are looking for...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
Ofsted has published some research they conducted into subcontracting in FE and skills and relevant aspects of inspection practice. Ofsted is seeking to make inspecting and reporting on subcontracted provision more comprehensive and transparent and the report outlines...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
On 8 July, the Chancellor announced that the government will provide additional traineeships funding this year. The ESFA has announced that it will be launching an additional performance-management review for 19 to 24 traineeships and the 16 to 18 traineeships with a...