by Jasmine Griffiths | Aug 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
The Commission on the Future of Employment Support has been set up to develop evidence-led proposals for reform of the Institute for Employment Studies’ (IES) system of employment support and services, so that it can better meet the needs of individuals,...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Aug 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
The Apprenticeship Service run free webinars for employers, training providers, intermediaries & EPAOs. Their webinars are hosted by subject matter experts and aim to help service users understand more about the Apprenticeship Service and apprenticeships. The...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Aug 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
Following the pandemic’s disruption and other factors, the education system in England faces a number of challenges in the years ahead. For the first time, the Education Policy Institute, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, is providing a summary report of the best...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Aug 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
Facilities for young people in Heathfield and Peacehaven will undergo a major upgrade because of more than £7 million of Government funding. The Youth Investment Fund will help East Sussex County Council to provide a range of positive activities and support services...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Aug 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
During 2023-24 the South East LEP is committed to its work to deliver economic growth and will do this through their three-prong approach: Strategic planning and supply of economic intelligence Strong collaboration and communication across our network Direct programme...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Aug 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
ESFA have updated their guidance on free meals in FE as the funding rate per meal has increased from the start of the 2023 to 2024 academic year. ESFA will now pay eligible institutions funding at a rate equivalent to £2.53 per student per meal, which represents an...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Aug 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
Latest from ESFA including: 1. Information: subcontracting standard deadline extension. 2. Information: free meals in FE guide, update to the 2023 to 2024 academic year guide.
by Jasmine Griffiths | Aug 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
This months apprenticeships and traineeships publication has been updated. The key headlines for August include: Starts for Aug – Apr (275,630) were down by 4.6% from 2021/22 Participation for Aug – Apr (703,670) were up by 1.6% from 2021/22 Achievements...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Aug 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
The government has confirmed that funding for local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) is set to end in April 2024. The money for LEPs will now be allocated to mayoral combined and some local authorities. According to a government letter to all authority leaders and LEP...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Aug 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
A near-£29 million donation will fund training and apprentice wage costs in a bid to rescue heritage craft skills in the UK. The donation, made by philanthropist Hamish Ogston, will provide a “sustainable, future-facing ecosystem of heritage conservation” to the...