by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 30, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article discusses what makes a good apprenticeship training provider and gives top tips for what any new provider who is thinking about applying for the register of apprenticeship training providers (RoATP) should consider.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 30, 2021 | Uncategorised
The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) has formed a new Diversity Working Group, which will choose a Diversity Champion for the LEP. The LEP is looking for representatives from organisations based in the SELEP area to join the group. Full details and how...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 29, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Reminder: last chance to access support to deliver T Levels in 2023 to 2024 academic year; 3. Reminder: a consultation on plans to simplify funding for all adult skills training...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 29, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Treasury has announced that the number of people on furlough is now at its lowest level since the start of the pandemic. This Resolution Foundation blog highlights that 1.9 million people remained on the scheme at the end of June.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 29, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has published information about the Educational Resources Grant Scheme which is available to develop educational resources for schools and FE settings as part of the Hong Kong UK Welcome Programme to support British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) status...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 29, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated its National Skills Fund guidance, by adding further information to the ‘Free level 3 qualifications for adults’ section. The list of free level 3 qualifications available has also been updated with further courses and the guidance on...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 29, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published a National Tutoring Programme policy paper which includes its impact so far and plans for the academic year 2021/22.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 29, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Prime Minister has chaired a meeting of the Build Back Better Business Council. The Council brings together business leaders from across the British economy to work in partnership with the government to share their views on the economy, provide a commercial...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 29, 2021 | Uncategorised
Twelve education organisations, including the Association of School and College Leaders and the Sixth Form Colleges Association, have written to the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson about their concerns about the DfE removing funding from BTECs, and arguing that...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has announced the launch of the National Disability Strategy which sets out the government’s vision to improve the everyday lives of disabled people. The strategy sets out 100 immediate commitments supported by £1.6billion of funding. The government...
