by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 25, 2023 | Uncategorised
Latest from ESFA including: 1. Action: subcontracting standard for post-16 education and training – assurance reviews and declarations. 2. Action: post-16 subcontracting – approval to continue with existing arrangements or enter into new arrangements. 3....
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 25, 2023 | Uncategorised
New estimates from the Office of National Statistics, showing the number of young people (aged 16 to 24 years) who are not in education, employment or training, by age and sex. A key finding from the report showed that “There was a sharp increase in the number...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 25, 2023 | Uncategorised
New experimental statistics from Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) on the number and percentage of working age adults living in absolute low income (before housing costs) and material deprivation between the Financial Year Ending (FYE) 2011 to the FYE 2021. Click...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 25, 2023 | Uncategorised
This report by DfE estimates the contribution of skills level to productivity growth. It investigates how this contribution varies by skill level, and between different industries and different regions.
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 25, 2023 | Uncategorised
This paper by the Resolution Foundation investigates the causes for a rise in economic inactivity, which has left the UK employment rate one percentage point lower than pre-pandemic rate. The paper also sets out some policy recommendations to boost economic...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 25, 2023 | Uncategorised
The aim of this consultation is to provide clarity for awarding organisations about the way in which these qualifications will be regulated and the rules they must meet. This consultation sets out both the proposed regulatory approach and the draft conditions and...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 20, 2023 | Uncategorised
The East Sussex Post-16 Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being (MHEW) working group has arranged another networking event, that is free and open to any Mental Health Leads, Careers Leads, Pastoral staff from FE settings, sixth forms, schools (KS4) and post-16 training...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 19, 2023 | Uncategorised
Minister for Women and Equalities, Kemi Badenoch, has launched a new initiative to help people back into science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) based careers. The scheme – backed by £150,000 of Government funding – will be run by Women Returners and...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 19, 2023 | Uncategorised
Useful article from NCFE about better understanding the barriers to attracting and supporting more apprentices with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) into employment.
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 19, 2023 | Uncategorised
The most recent statistics covering apprenticeship starts, apprenticeship service registrations, learner participation and achievements in the further education and skills sector. Click here for more.