by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 16, 2021 | Uncategorised
Ofsted has announced that it has been asked by the government to inspect all schools and further education providers by summer 2025, to give a quicker assessment of how well education is recovering from the pandemic. Ofsted says that “all college inspections...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 16, 2021 | Uncategorised
Ofsted’s Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman spoke at the annual conference of the Association of Colleges on 16 November. The transcript of her speech can be read here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 16, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published two new guides for employers and apprentices about initial assessment and how to recognise prior learning. The new guides will support employers and apprentices to understand their role in the initial assessment process, what the benefits of...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorised
We’re delighted to announce that Rewards Training has joined as a full member of SCTP. A word from our new member: Rewards Training offer training solutions for a range of sectors. They deliver apprenticeships and traineeships across Business, Hospitality, Management,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Resolution Foundation has published an article looking at what happened to furloughed workers after the end of the Job Retention Scheme. It says it presents the first evidence based on data collected from workers after the JRS closed, supplementing what is already...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Education and Training Foundation’s (ETF’s) has launched a new development programme for first time leaders. The Stepping into Leadership programme has been designed by sector experts to support colleagues starting their leadership journey by helping them develop...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorised
Ofsted has published an updated chart with its senior structure outlined.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorised
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi gave a speech in the House of Commons on 15 November to mark the second reading of the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill. The transcript of his speech can be read here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorised
The House of Commons Library has published a research briefing on education spending in the UK. The briefing states that education funding peaked in around 2010 at 5.5% of GDP or £104 billion (2019-20 prices). It addresses that it has fallen since then, and asks how...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has added an additional resource to its provider guide to delivering high-quality apprenticeships. The apprenticeship checklist for training providers aims to help providers determine whether they are ready to deliver (or already delivering) quality...
