by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 25, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Education Committee is holding an inquiry on the effectiveness of the careers advice given to students. It will have a particular focus on careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) for young people and children, exploring whether current careers...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 25, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Public Accounts Committee has published a report looking at the Kickstart scheme. It outlines some recommendations for the DWP on supporting employers, participants, and on evaluation of the programme. This article about the findings of the report outlines how...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 25, 2022 | Uncategorised
This government has published a response to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee’s report on progress on devolution in England, which was published in October 2021.
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 25, 2022 | Uncategorised
The British & Foreign School Society supports charitable organisations running UK and International projects to improve access to education or the quality of education for vulnerable or deprived children and young people under the age of 25. It awards £900,000 in...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 25, 2022 | Uncategorised
The matrix Standard is currently under review with the revised standard due to be launched in the Autumn. The matrix Standard website details what to expect from the new standard.
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 24, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has announced that the application window for the third cycle of Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) approvals process has now opened. The third application window will run until 29 July 2022. The...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 24, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics has published the latest estimates of young people (aged 16 to 24 years) who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 24, 2022 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has launched a consultation seeking views on its proposed approach to regulating qualifications to sit alongside A levels and T levels at level 3. Its proposals include the grading of qualifications, the assessment of qualifications and the titles of...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 24, 2022 | Uncategorised
As part of the launch of the Government’s response to the post-18 review into higher education, Minister Donelan delivered a speech at the Centre for Policy Studies. The transcript of the speech can be read here. Its response includes the launch of two...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 23, 2022 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that it will shortly be conducting an additional performance review for ESFA Funded National Skills Fund (NSF). At this review providers will have the opportunity to submit a first-time request for an ESFA Funded NSF allocation up to the value...
