by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 13, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Traineeships framework for delivery for 2021 – 2022 has been published. Annex A includes the policy changes which were introduced in September 2020 which are continuing.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest ETF Online Resources and Courses Update has been published.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Resolution Foundation has published research looking at how the labour market recovery varies across the country. It shows that higher-wage areas of the UK have experienced significantly larger job falls during the pandemic than lower-wage areas. The report,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has announced an additional £2 million into the #iwill Fund, which will be matched by The National Lottery Community Fund to create thousands of new volunteering, social action and community activities for young...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorised
GCSE results were released on 12 August, with the DfE announcing that results showing that overall grades were slightly up on last year with 79.1% of entries receiving a grade 4 or above, compared to 78.8% in 2020. The Education Secretary congratulated students and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has announced that it is offering 82 grants of up to £1,000 to FE providers across England to support the professional development of mentors and coaches specialising in Educational Technology (EdTech). The grants are...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Reminder: Post 16 funding from ESFA 2020 to 2021 Chief Finance Officers Certification; 3. Information: Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers: market entry process for...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government is promoting a new course for businesses called Help to Grow: Management scheme. The Help to Grow: Management programme combines a practical curriculum with 1:1 support from a business mentor, peer-learning sessions and an alumni network. It helps...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Youth Futures Foundation has announced its latest grant recipients. The £3.86 million will support organisations across England to help improve employment outcomes for young people from marginalised backgrounds. It has also announced that it will commit nearly £10...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Flexible Support Fund Dynamic Purchasing System 2 (FSF DPS 2) is the replacement for the DWP Dynamic Purchasing System for provision of work-focused activities known as the Flexible Support Fund DPS (FSF DPS). The current FSF DPS will expire on 31 October 2021 and...
