by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 26, 2020 | Uncategorised
BBC Children in Need and Youth Futures Foundation are partnering to deliver Inspiring Futures, a £6 million programme to fund positive activities which support children and young people, aged 10 – 24, to achieve their potential on their journey towards...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 25, 2020 | Uncategorised
Figures published by the Office for National Statistics show an increase in the volume of retail sales in May and June, bringing sales to a similar level as before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as this article explores, many retailers are not experiencing a...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP’s latest Touchbase newsletter includes a roundup of recent DWP announcements regarding the coronavirus support for employers, benefit claimants and businesses.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published strategic guidance to Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (FfATE) for 2020/21. The document explains the purpose of the IfATE and provides directions for the institute to consider when carrying out its duties to ensure quality...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
West Sussex County Council’s (WSCC) apprenticeship levy transfer funding programme is live for businesses in West Sussex. WSCC can transfer up to 25% of their annual apprenticeship levy fund to other employers through the digital apprenticeship account. The...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
Last month the government announced a £1 billion catch-up package to support pupils who may have fallen behind due to lost teaching time as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Part of the catch-up fund is a £350 million National Tutoring Programme to provide...