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Edge Foundation’s Skills Shortages Bulletin 12

by Jasmine Griffiths | Jun 17, 2023 | Uncategorised

This page provides Edge Foundation’s 12th edition of the Skills Shortage Bulletin.

Urgent Action Needed to Prevent Skills Shortages and Potential Impact on the Economy and Employment

by Jasmine Griffiths | Jun 17, 2023 | Uncategorised

According to a new report, essential employment skills required by employers now are set to become even more important in the future. The report also says that while many occupations will experience greater demand for specialist knowledge and skills, it is...

334,000 Level 3 VTQs Due to be Awarded to Students this Summer

by Jasmine Griffiths | Jun 17, 2023 | Uncategorised

Ofqual has revealed that more than 334,000 results for vocational and technical qualifications are due to be issued this August, in a move that marks the first step towards parity of treatment between A levels and Level 3 VTQs. Every year A Level entries are...

Higher Technical Education Skills Injection Fund 2

by Jasmine Griffiths | Jun 17, 2023 | Uncategorised

This DfE page provides guidance for providers on applying for the second round of the higher technical education (HTE) skills injection fund.

Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education Call for Evidence

by Jasmine Griffiths | Jun 17, 2023 | Uncategorised

The DfE are seeking views on how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is being used across education in England, and the opportunities and risks it presents. They would like to hear your views and experiences of the use of generative AI tools in educational...

How Ofsted’s Proposed New Complains Process will Work

by Jasmine Griffiths | Jun 17, 2023 | Uncategorised

Ofsted is consulting on a new complaints procedure following ongoing criticism and its acceptance that the current system is “not working”. Senior leaders have been reviewing the process to make it more “human-like and less bureaucratic”. Now Ofsted has...

Education Secretary Launches Call for Evidence on AI in Education

by Jasmine Griffiths | Jun 17, 2023 | Uncategorised

Education Secretary Gillian Keegan is launching a call for evidence on using artificial intelligence (AI) like ChatGPT in education “to get the best” out of the new technology. Keegan believes teachers’ day-to-day work could be “transformed” by the emerging tech and...

ESFA to Run AEB Allocations Review for Colleges

by Jasmine Griffiths | Jun 17, 2023 | Uncategorised

The government has announced that colleges facing cuts to their national adult education budget allocations due to underdelivery during Covid will have their funding reviewed. The review of ESFA-funded AEB allocations for 2023/24 is planned for colleges and other...

Back in Business: Employers Renew Case for Level 2 Business Administration Apprenticeship

by Jasmine Griffiths | Jun 17, 2023 | Uncategorised

Employers are making an attempt to get a level 2 business administration apprenticeship over the line, with plans to launch a government petition if officials reject the proposal. A trailblazer group held a meeting with around 100 employers to sound out support for...

Parliamentary Launch for IfATE’s Simpler Skills System Report

by Jasmine Griffiths | Jun 17, 2023 | Uncategorised

IfATE held a special event in the House of Lords to unveil their report on plans to unite and simplify the skills system, improving access to vital training for businesses and people from all backgrounds. Through IfATE’s Big Conversation with over 2,000 employers and...
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