by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 19, 2023 | Uncategorised
As part of the Government’s drive to get more people into good jobs, plug skills gaps and grow the economy, more than £200 million has been announced to support colleges and universities in offering more training opportunities. Investment is being targeted in key...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 19, 2023 | Uncategorised
Research by recruitment firm Eden Scott, which polled 1,035 UK workers, found that 52 per cent candidates are reluctant to attend more than two interviews to receive a job offer. A quarter (27 per cent) said they were willing to attend up to three interviews, while...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 19, 2023 | Uncategorised
Skills Minister, Robert Halfon delivered a speech at the Association of Colleges’ Annual Conference 2023 – He started the address by highlighting the importance of the Association of Colleges and their contributions to the work of the department. Click...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 19, 2023 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Employment Studies released a briefing note that sets out analysis of the Labour Market Statistics for November. As with October, there is no Labour Force Survey (LFS) data as the Office for National Statistics works to make methodological...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 18, 2023 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education have published a new guidance, which explains how the tuition fee limits at colleges and universities will work from 2025 as part of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement. Click here for more and here for another guidance that explains the...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 18, 2023 | Uncategorised
The government have made a change to the amount of funding they’ll be providing to graduates wanting to apply for a place on new artificial intelligence (AI) and data science masters courses. In partnership with the Office for Students and backed by £13.5...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 18, 2023 | Uncategorised
Following the recent announcement from DfE, the Sussex Chamber of Commerce have produced a short e-newsletter regarding the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF), which is a fund provided by DfE to support local providers to address recommendations and actions within...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
The House of Commons Library has provided the latest statistics and analysis of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity and earnings in the UK. Click here for more.
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education is reforming level 3 qualifications to make A Levels and their new technical alternative T Levels the main further education qualification options at age 16 in England. Following a reformed approvals process, they will sit alongside...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
The DfE has provided a guidance that sets out the objectives of Stage 2 and expectations of the employer representative bodies (ERBs) designated to lead the development, implementation and review of an LSIP. It is primarily for ERBs but may be of interest to: further...
