by Jasmine Griffiths | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorised
DfE published an updated Apprenticeship Accountability Framework (AAF) last week. This update confirms an intention to take a more robust approach towards poor quality provision. ESFA has introduced higher thresholds for some indicators to support the early...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorised
As part of the skills reform, the Adult Education Budget (AEB) will be transitioning to the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) in the academic year 2024 to 2025. In the ESFA funded areas, the transition to the ASF will encompass new funding changes which will include the...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorised
ESFA has published the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund audit guide, which includes the audit working papers they use. This guide is designed to help local authorities obtain assurance that institutions are administering the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund properly and refers to activity...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorised
ESFA has published the level 3 qualification flowcharts for the adult skills fund 2024 to 2025. These charts set out the pathway options available to a learner who wishes to enrol on a level 3 qualification. If you have any questions after reading this information, or...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorised
The Education Skills and Funding Agency (ESFA) has identified 2 specific areas where numerous providers have data errors. To reduce your errors, and the chance of being selected for audit, use the post-16 monitoring reports dashboard to review the following reports:...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorised
Latest from ESFA: 1. Action: Review your hours for 16 to 19 qualifications and non-qualifications delivery before submitting your R09 individualised learner record data return. Information: ESFA funded adult skills fund – level 3 charts. Information: 16 to 19 Bursary...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorised
Skills Bootcamps are a core part of the national government strategy for skills, and form part of the adult education offer for devolved regions. The majority of the 38 local skills improvement plans (LSIPs) contain references to Skills Bootcamps. They are seen as...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorised
Five projects will receive a share of £1.5 million funding to boost occupational health services for small and medium-sized businesses. This funding is designed to develop new and innovative ways to improve occupational health services which will eventually be...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education has released new guidance which explains how and when they will intervene, where needed, with the different types of post-16 education and skills providers. It will help providers understand what may trigger intervention action. Click here...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Apr 19, 2024 | Uncategorised
As part of the Big Listen, Ofsted have commissioned 2 independent suppliers to carry out research on their behalf: IFF Research (IFF) and the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen). IFF will carry out research activities with leaders and other professionals in...
