by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
Congratulations to East Sussex College Group who have been successful in a collaborative bid for the College collaboration fund, a peer-support programme to help FE colleges share good practice and develop quality improvement priorities.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that from September it will be taking a “more proactive and preventative approach to identifying and supporting colleges that may face challenges”. It will run a pilot where any college will be able to request expert help and support...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
A reminder that the DfE is running a consultation seeking views on its proposals for reforming the FE funding and accountability systems. The consultation sets out its proposals to reform the adult skills funding system so it is simpler, outcome-focused and more...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) which says some under 18s can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Eligible individuals include students aged 16 to 18 years who are employed in, studying or in training for health...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched phase 2 of its Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund. The Fund provides grants to boost decarbonisation skills and unlock decarbonisation in the public sector. Phase 2 provides up to £15...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
As part of the subcontracting reforms, the ESFA has developed an externally assured subcontracting standard which will replace the existing subcontracting audit process from 2022 to 2023. The subcontracting standard document sets out the requirements for all providers...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
SCTP member MPCT has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Royal Navy, making it the only such college in the UK to have secured the formal support of all three branches of the British Armed Forces. The aim is to increase opportunities...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest monthly newsletter from the Education & Training Foundation for July – August outlines the latest news and support programmes for the FE and skills sector.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 27, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Education & Training Foundation has announced that applications are now open for the next two cohorts of its New to Senior Leadership in Further Education (FE) programme. It is aimed at leaders who have taken up a senior leadership role within the last 18...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 27, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published the latest data showing the proportions of 16- and 17-year-olds in education and training and an estimate of those not in education, employment or training (NEET).
