by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE recently launched guidance on the subject content, aims and learning objectives for new digital Functional Skills qualifications at Entry Level and Level 1. Alongside this, it has published an equality impact assessment on the subject content of the digital...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article outlines that the DfE has said that there is no T Level recruitment target. The Spending Review made funding available for ‘up to 100,000 students’ by 2024, but the DfE says its focus is on quality rather than assigning a target.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
East Sussex Careers Hub is hosting a virtual information event for current and future industry champions on how to engage with the Careers hub on Friday 3 December at 09:30. The event will provide information about becoming an Industry Champion and other ways to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced that the Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi, in a speech at COP26, will set out his vision for all children to be taught about the importance of conserving and protecting our planet. Amongst other measures, teachers will be supported to deliver...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest funding news issued by East Sussex County Council is available, signposting funding opportunities in East Sussex and across the South East.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published temporary flexibilities for Wave 1 and 2 T Level industry placements. The flexibilities allow for students who started their T Level in 2020 to have up to 40% of their placement hours undertaken remotely, and for those from 2021, up to 25% can...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Department for Work and Pensions has published statistics on the employment of disabled people. This release contains annual data to March 2021 and quarterly data to June 2021.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Treasury has announced that figures show a further 210,000 employees came off the furlough scheme in September. It has also said that around half of the 1.1 million people still being supported were on flexible furlough working some of their hours.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
This recorded webinar, hosted last month, explored the current skills gap challenges and how future proofing the next generation could solve the public sector workforce skills shortage.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article from HR News examines the skills gap in new technologies for businesses and argues that employers need to bridge the gap between new tech and new skills by focusing on EdTech to upskill staff.
