by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised
New UCAS data has shown that the number of UK 18-year-olds applying to an undergraduate course this year is the second highest on record. Also almost half of all UCAS users have expressed an interest in apprenticeship opportunities. UCAS Chief Executive Clare Marchant...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education are launching a one-year employer support fund that will provide financial assistance to employers offering high-quality T Level industry placements in the financial year 2023 to 2024. From April 2023, employers can claim funding to cover...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised
New research from tech startup Multiverse found that the public are four times more likely to believe that apprenticeships offer young people better job prospects and preparation for the workplace than university, shifting from the long held perception that a...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised
Minister of Education Robert Halton has said that ministers are not discussing controls on apprenticeship levy spending amid re-emerging budget concerns. Halfon deflected warning signs of budget overspend for apprenticeship levy and insisted the Department of...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised
Ofsted are inviting a sample group of schools, colleges and training providers to take part in the Review. The Review is an invitation only Research Project, not an inspection. East Sussex County Council has asked that if your organisation has been approached by...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised
SCTP member Cognassist share 5 crucial tips for preventing your apprentices dropping out to increase retention and to transform learning outcomes for all your apprentices and also explores reasonable adjustments in detail to help drive learner success.
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised
Three quarters (75 per cent) of senior HR leaders believe economic uncertainty is impacting their company’s learning and development (L&D) strategy for 2023, with many looking to cut training costs as a result, research has found. A study conducted by strategic...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised
IfATE has announced a brand-new addition to the Department for Education’s National Apprenticeship Awards that will celebrate the successes of employers who are key to raising apprenticeship standards. IfATE oversees groups of Trailblazer employers, who design and...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 9, 2023 | Uncategorised
Latest from ESFA including: 1. Action: mid-year funding claim for 2022 to 2023. 2. Information: payments for Care to Learn and 16 to 19 Bursary Fund. 3. Information: 16 to 19 and adult education budget (AEB) grant funding payment profiles. 4. Information:...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 8, 2023 | Uncategorised
Children’s Mental Health Week 2023 took place from 6-12 February 2023. This year’s theme was Let’s Connect which recognised the toll the pandemic and successive lockdowns took on children’s’ mental wellbeing. Click here for the sector response.
