ESFA Update 1st June

Latest from the ESFA including: 1. Reminder: year-end forecast funding claim for 2021 to 2022; 2. Reminder: updating the course directory with apprenticeship training offer; 3. Information: coronavirus (COVID-19) mass testing funding for schools and colleges –...

Cap on Non-Levy Apprenticeship Starts Reset to Zero

The cap on apprenticeship starts for small and medium-sized employers has been reset to zero again following lobbying from the sector. From today (1st June) any non-levy paying business can start up to 10 new apprentices regardless of the number they currently employ....

West Sussex Multiply Programme – Local Needs Survey

As part of the Government’s Levelling Up mission, West Sussex County Council has been allocated funding to deliver “Multiply”.  Multiply specifically aims to help people improve their ability to understand and use maths in daily life, home, and work. In order to...

BHCC Adult Learning Procurement 2023

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking to procure delivery of three Lots of courses to the value of £200,000 in total Lot 1 – Functional skills maths and English qualifications up to L2 £65,000 Lot 2 – Digital skills qualifications up to L2 £65,000 Lot 3 – Sector...

Carers Week 6th-12th June

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. Click here for more information and to get involved.