Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), UK: February 2023

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...

Combined Working Age Absolute Low Income and Material Deprivation Estimates FYE 2011 to FYE 2021

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...

DfE Report Exploring how Educational Attainment Contributes to UK Productivity Growth

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.

Post-Pandemic Participation Report by Resolution Foundation

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...

Ofqual Consultation on Regulating Level 1 and 2 Qualifications Designed to Lead to Employment

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...

East Sussex Post-16 Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being Event

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...

£150,000 Government Funding for Supporting Women Back into STEM Jobs

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...

Apprenticeships could be Key to Support Learners with SEND into Employment

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.

Statistics: Further Education and Skills

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.

Memorandum of Understanding between Ofsted and DfE

by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 19, 2023 | Uncategorised

This memorandum of understanding (MOU) explains how Ofsted and the Department for Education (DfE) will work together. It includes: the governance and accountability framework that applies between the roles of the DfE and Ofsted how the day-to-day relationship works in...