by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Government’s Mental Health in Education Action Group has committed to making mental health and wellbeing a central part of education recovery plans in education settings across England. This press release outlines what the Action Group has done so far to support...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has published an independent report from the Green Jobs Taskforce which brings together evidence on the skills needed for the transition to net zero. It sets out the Taskforce’s recommendations for how government, industry, the education sector...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has announced that a £700k fund has been awarded to UK Cyber Cluster Collaboration, a network of 20 regional clusters of cyber businesses, employers and local organisations which work together to boost the UK’s cyber security sector. The fund is to help...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published its consultation response for the review of post-16 qualifications at level 3. It has also published a policy statement setting out the changes to level 3 qualifications, an impact assessment, guidance for post-16 providers and guidance for...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorised
Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has produced a Safeguarding & Prevent newsletter aimed at Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs) and all those who are involved with Safeguarding and Prevent in the FE and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 13, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published the 16 to 19 study programmes guidance for the 2021 to 2022 academic year. It sets out the government’s policy on 16 to 19 study programmes. It covers academic, technical and vocational study programmes, including traineeships and supported...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 13, 2021 | Uncategorised
Brighton & Hove City Council has announced a new youth employment hub for residents under the age of 25, opened in partnership with the DWP. The hub provides digital and in person support for young people with education, employment and training. The Council says...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 13, 2021 | Uncategorised
BT has launched a new social tariff for low income families. The Home Essentials package aims to help 4.6 million low income families with half-price fibre broadband and calls. It is available now for customers to buy online at www.bt.com/home-essentials.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 13, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (C2C LEP) has announced that £2.1 million in Business Recovery Grants has been awarded LEP to 62 businesses, creating 200 jobs. Full details are available here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 12, 2021 | Uncategorised
SCTP member Skills Training UK is looking for expressions of interest (EoI) for ESF partner opportunities from organisations who have a strong track record of work-based learning, delivering qualifications to learners in employment (Skills Support for the Workforce),...
