by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 12, 2023 | Uncategorised
Adult participation in education has grown to its highest ever recorded level – but differences in social class and geographical divides still persist, according to a new survey. Data from Learning and Work Institute (L&W) shows that adults in lower socio-economic...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 12, 2023 | Uncategorised
Official statistics revealing the numbers of Ofqual-regulated apprenticeship end-point assessments (EPA) and pass rates have been published for the first time. Ofqual described the statistics as not yet providing a “full picture” as there is “still a good degree of...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 12, 2023 | Uncategorised
A full-time chief executive is to be recruited by West Sussex County Council as it concludes a highly successful local leadership partnership with its neighbour, East Sussex. Becky Shaw has been chief executive of both West and East Sussex County Councils since...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 5, 2023 | Uncategorised
This guidance from the Department for Education is for apprenticeship training providers. It explains how to assess, recognise and record apprentices’ prior learning and experience. It also includes information on functionality DfE have introduced to the...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 5, 2023 | Uncategorised
Ofsted was commissioned by the Department of Education to look at the overall quality of tutoring provided, how it was integrated into schools’ curriculum planning and delivery, and the likelihood that it will help pupils catch up. The reviews found that in secondary...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 5, 2023 | Uncategorised
The DfE Apprenticeship Agreement for Employers sets out the terms for use of the Apprenticeship Service for employers who wish to access funding through the Apprenticeship Service. Employers who wish to access funding through the Apprenticeship Service must create an...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 5, 2023 | Uncategorised
Portable flexi-job apprenticeships support apprentices in employment sectors where shorter-term or less predictable contracts are common. The DfE has developed them to give apprentices more control over these apprenticeships. Apprentices who take part in portable...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 5, 2023 | Uncategorised
ESFA have issued version 2 of the apprenticeship funding rules for 2023 to 2024. This is to reflect the new apprenticeship provider and assessment register (APAR) as well as a number of other changes. Full details of all the updates for version 2 can be found in the...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 5, 2023 | Uncategorised
In the response to the DFE consultation Skills for jobs: implementing a new further education funding and accountability system published in July 2023, the ESFA Adult Skills Fund (ASF) will replace the ESFA Adult Education Budget from August 2024 simplifying the...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Nov 5, 2023 | Uncategorised
Latest from ESFA including: 1. Reminder: high needs place change process 2024 to 2025: deadline 10 November 2023. 2. Reminder: 2022 to 2023 final reconciliation statements. 3. Information: ESFA Adult Skills Fund – new arrangements for 2024 to 2025. 4....
