by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
A collaboration of unions, training providers and industry bodies connected to the manufacturing industry are calling on the government for a range of measures to save apprenticeships and secure essential skills. Among the measures they have requested a national...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership has announced a new £2.1 million grant scheme to provide businesses in West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, East Surrey, Croydon, or Lewes District with funding of between £10,000 and £170,000, which is aimed at helping small...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has issued a press release about students returning to schools and colleges from 1 September. It has also announced new contingency planning guidance for schools in areas with local lockdowns in place, this details possible measures to take before considering...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment. It sets out the legal duties schools and colleges must follow to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18. The...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated its guidance for FE and skills providers on what to do during the COVID-19 outbreak to maintain provision. It has updated the content on implementing risk assessments, face coverings, ventilation, managing confirmed cases of COVID-19, managing...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 28, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP’s latest Touchbase newsletter includes a roundup of recent DWP announcements on support for employers, benefit claimants and businesses.
