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.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has announced the launch of a consultation on draft guidance for awarding organisations on producing accessible assessments. Ofqual says that the proposed updated guidance will support awarding organisations to design and develop assessments that meet its rules...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
Following the announcement last week of the successful bids for the Levelling Up Fund, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has now announced the successful bids for the UK Community Renewal Fund. The £220 million UK Community Renewal Fund will...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
A new report entitled ‘Working Late’, has been published by Legal & General Retail Retirement and the Centre for Economics and Business Research. The report looks at the experiences of the over 50s, raises concerns about the impact of redundancy and...
