by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 21, 2024 | News
In 2023, big shifts in UK education and skills set the stage for an exciting year ahead. With 2024 marking the Edge Foundation’s 20th anniversary, and a potential general election, now is the time to reflect on the sector’s achievements and aspirations for the future....
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 21, 2024 | News
The Office for Students (OfS) has confirmed it will invest £12 million to increase the number of Level 6 degree apprenticeship courses and places available in English higher education. This is the result of the first round of a competitive bidding process, as part of...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 21, 2024 | News
In the last 12 months, the world of work has witnessed several shifts, prompting discussions around the impact of the rising cost of living on salaries, the risks and rewards of embracing AI and the shifting importance of qualifications in an era of skills-based...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 21, 2024 | News
National Apprenticeship Week is the 5 to 11 February 2024. The National Apprenticeship Week events map is now live for 2024 and ESFA are starting to see the amazing events that are being held across the week. Last year they had over 1,300 events with over 120k users...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 21, 2024 | News
On behalf of Crown Commercial Service (CCS), ESFA wanted to inform you of an opportunity to participate in this market engagement opportunity that will be of interest to suppliers delivering, or wanting to deliver, publicly funded skills training for adults. CCS...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 21, 2024 | News
ESFA are launching a pilot to support FE colleges by testing further potential simplifications to funding, audit and reporting. This pilot is part of a wider drive within the DfE to simplify FE provision and increase productivity and follows on from the previous...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 21, 2024 | News
Latest from ESFA include: 1. Information: apply to take part in the Further Education (FE) funding simplification pilot. 2. Information: 2024 to 2025 High needs place change process. 3. Information: market engagement opportunity – publicly funded skills training for...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 21, 2024 | News
Ofsted exists to raise standards and improve the lives of children and learners. The primary purpose of inspection or regulation under all their frameworks is to bring about improvement in education provision for learners of all ages and in the care of children and...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 21, 2024 | News
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, has published Ofsted’s formal response, addressing each of the recommendations set out by the Coroner following the inquest into the death of headteacher Ruth Perry. The letter sets out what action has been taken before and...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 21, 2024 | News
IfATE is consulting on how the employer stamp of approval should be granted to technical qualifications funded through the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). This new flexible loan system will transform the post-18 student finance system in England. From September...
