by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
The DfE has provided a guide that offers a high-level overview of the post-16 qualifications landscape from 2025 onwards, including: changes to the funding approval process and criteria the subjects that will be considered for funding the implications for the...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
Keeping children safe is an important part of all Ofsted work. As an organisation, Ofsted are always reviewing their approaches to inspection to make sure it’s as positive and effective as possible. In this blog, Osfted will consider safeguarding through the course of...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
These forums by the Education and Training Foundation provide an interactive space to explore themes in Safeguarding and Prevent and contribute to ongoing sector-wide debates, as well as for attendees to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop your...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
People seeking careers in growing sectors such as green energy, digital and construction will be able to access improved skills training, helping them secure good jobs closer to home. More than £200 million has been announced recently, to support colleges and...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
The Behavioural Insights Team was commissioned by the Digital Skills Council to research the barriers and perceptions affecting the take-up of digital courses and careers and identify the most effective messages to improve the take-up of digital subjects and drive...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
Experts have warned that private providers and colleges could be further driven away from subcontracting by the government’s new Procurement Act as it “risks more litigation”. The act, which got royal assent last month and will come into action from next...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
Colleges are taking on trainee teachers from universities, expanding class sizes and hiring additional invigilators to manage an influx of GCSE resit students this year. however, other areas of recruitment, such as higher education and adult courses, have taken a hit....
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
Forty colleges are set to receive a portion of the government’s £165 million local skills improvement fund. Grants ranging from £2.4 million to £10 million have been announced to fund new facilities and the development of new courses to meet skills needs identified in...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
The DfE have provided the list of successful applicants for the HTE skills injection fund 2. This includes: further education colleges higher education providers independent training providers institutes of technology The purpose of this new fund is to support...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 12, 2023 | Uncategorised
A new online resource hub has been launched by Anna Freud. Commissioned by the Department for Education, Anna Freud have collaborated with a range of education and mental health experts to produce this new hub for mental health leads and other education staff. The hub...
