by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 26, 2022 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Action: variation to the ESFA Apprenticeship Agreement for Training Providers (for the provision of apprenticeship training); 2. Action: 16 to 19 Bursary Fund assessment processes; 3. Reminder: mid-year funding claims for 2021...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 26, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced further investment for Citizens Advice to deliver the ‘Help to Claim’ Universal Credit support. This service provides advice for anyone who requires support to make a new Universal Credit claim.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 25, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Prime Minister has announced that the UK is ‘one of the most open countries in Europe and ready to welcome visitors from across the globe’. A new £10 million campaign from VisitBritain is launching in February to encourage international tourists to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 24, 2022 | Uncategorised
This paper, from the Education Policy Institute, summarises a discussion which took place amongst education leaders, focusing on how to improve environmental sustainability in digital learning.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 24, 2022 | Uncategorised
As well as the recently launched ‘Teach in FE’ campaign, the Department for Education is also launching three skills campaigns this week (24 January). For young people aged 14-19, ‘Get the Jump’ brings together all education and training choices for young...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 21, 2022 | Uncategorised
Best Practice People are pleased to announce an addition to their Senior Management Team, Mo Hussain. Mo takes on the role of Director of Business Development and Partnerships. Well known as a high performing sub-contractor, delivering AEB, ESF and DWP funded...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 21, 2022 | Uncategorised
Resources are available for the iCan campaign which has been developed to support 12-25-year olds who have SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), and their parent carers & supporters, to develop confidence as they progress through education and into...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 20, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Office for Students has launched a consultation, with proposals for a new approach in its regulation of student outcomes and the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). It is consulting on three new sets of proposals for its regulation of quality and standards in...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 20, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Chancellor has been promoting the launch of the Help to Grow: Digital scheme, by talking with small business owners, including from Brighton. The scheme includes a dedicated website providing free advice and support and software vouchers with the aim of helping to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 20, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education has launched a campaign to encourage industry professionals to teach in FE, alongside their current job. The ‘Teach in FE’ campaign is focusing on subjects with high vacancy rates, construction and trades; engineering and...
