by SCTP | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
he majority of workers aged 50 to 65 who left employment during the pandemic would return to the workplace, especially if incentivised by favourable working arrangements, a study has found. Research by the Office of National Statistics (ONS), which formed part of its...
by SCTP | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
The number of job postings in the UK has fallen to the lowest level recorded since spring this year as recruitment shows signs of slowing down. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and Lightcast’s latest Labour Market Tracker revealed that, in the week...
by SCTP | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
How to run and manage a drink-drive rehabilitation scheme (DDRS) course, including making bookings, ID checks and issuing certificates. Click here for more.
by SCTP | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
Proposals for a map of skills provision to determine shortages across England have progressed, with plans for the first phase of work beginning in November. The Department for Education last year revealed ambitions for a ‘skills taxonomy’. This would act as an...
by SCTP | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
October is Black History Month and this year’s theme is ‘Time for Change: Action not Words’. This IFATE blog post explores the relevance and importance of this event for apprentices.
by SCTP | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
A DfE report that explores how new education technology (Edtech) is successfully implemented and embedded in schools and colleges.
by SCTP | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
Since July, the DfE have been consulting on proposals for a reformed FE funding and accountability system. This was due to close on 21 September 2022, but after taking into account feedback from some stakeholders they have decided to extend the closing date by 3 weeks...
by SCTP | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
The University and College Union (UCU) has said it is “wrong” that English further education colleges are classified as private sector bodies and that they must now be reclassified as part of the public sector. The union was responding to the Office of National...
by SCTP | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
The government has confirmed portfolios for new Department for Education ministers appointed in Liz Truss’s first reshuffle. Click here for details.
by SCTP | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
Latest news from the ESFA including: 1. Action: coronavirus (COVID-19) 16 to 19 tuition fund 2022 to 2023 claim form;2. Action: new subcontractor declaration window open, first collection for 2022 to 2023 including nil returns – deadline 24 October 2022; 3. Reminder:...
