by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Treasury has announced that green projects across the country are set to benefit from funding from the UK’s first ever Green Gilt. Government bonds, or gilts, are sold to institutional investors and provide a fixed rate of return until their expiry. The UK’s...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorised
Public Health England (PHE) has updated its guidance document on promoting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. It contains guidance for headteachers and college principals on the 8 principles for promoting emotional health and wellbeing in schools...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced that schools, sixth form and FE colleges will be able to apply for a grant of £1,200 for senior leaders to gain the knowledge and skills they need to roll out an effective whole school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing. This...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has published an analysis of vacancy data, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. Their findings show that whilst vacancies are above pre-pandemic levels, the surge of vacancies is in low-paid occupations, and that...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article profiles the new ministerial roles within the DfE following the government reshuffle.
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has announced that its new Chief Regulator is Dr Jo Saxton. Dr Saxton is a former Ofqual board member and government education policy adviser and took up her role on 18 September.
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
A survey of UK businesses by the Confederation of British Industry has concluded that UK’s jobs outlook is strengthening, with 50% of their respondents expecting to grow their workforce in the next year. However, around three quarters (76%) of businesses are reporting...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DWP recently held some DWP Flexible Support Fund Dynamic Purchasing System 2 (FSF DPS 2) – Market Event Pre-Launch Sessions. A final Q&A log capturing queries raised during these sessions is available through the Jaggaer system. The FSF DPS 2 has now...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 17, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has launched a new Volunteering Futures Fund. The fund aims to support high quality volunteering opportunities for young people and those who experience barriers to volunteering in DCMS sectors and across...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 17, 2021 | Uncategorised
We’re delighted to announce that Quest Vocational Training has joined as a full member of SCTP. A word from our new member: Quest Vocational Training is an independent training provider covering the South of England. We deliver a range of Apprenticeships including...
