Universal Credit Advances Guidance

by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised

Guidance from the DWP on how to get an advance on a first Universal Credit payment.

PHE Guidance for the Public on Mental Health and Wellbeing

by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 31, 2020 | Uncategorised

Public Health England (PHE) has published guidance for the public on mental health and wellbeing. It contains advice and information on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, containing an easy-read guide to...

Employers Urged to Increased Mental Health Support for Staff During COVID-19

by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 31, 2020 | Uncategorised

The CIPD and Simplyhealth have published their Health and Well-being Survey at Work 2020 report. The report shows that only 31% of managers have the confidence to discuss mental health and signpost staff to sources of help. They warn that employers urgently need to...

ACAS Coronavirus Advice for Employers & Employees

by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 31, 2020 | Uncategorised

Acas, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, which provides workplace advice for employees and employers, continues to update its coronavirus related advice on their website for employers and employees. They are running regular webinars on employment law...

Longer Term Implications of COVID-19 on Apprenticeships – Article

by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 31, 2020 | Uncategorised

Opinion piece on what the long-term impacts of coronavirus may be on apprenticeship starts, completions and achievements.

Five Reasons FE will Never be the Same Again Article

by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 31, 2020 | Uncategorised

Opinion article from a college CEO on the current situation will change FE for the future including home working, digital teaching methods and the way we look at key worker roles.