by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 7, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Resolution Foundation has published a report entitled Low Pay Britain 2021. It looks at the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on those on low pay and what that might mean for such workers as the economy starts to recover.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 4, 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 | Jun 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has announced a £210 million investment over the next 5 years to give public and private sectors access to cutting-edge computing to boost innovation. A new artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has announced the release of a new online game designed to test teachers’ and trainers’ Essential Digital Skills. The game is installed on the Enhance Digital Teaching Platform and is based on roleplay focused on a maths...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Treasury has announced that furlough numbers have fallen to their lowest level this year, with the number of people relying on the scheme at 3.4 million. The furlough scheme is in place until the end of September. The latest statistics for the Coronavirus Job...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article from Emsi looks at data on employer demand for jobs and skills in ‘The Green Economy’.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published guidance on what support is available to develop a whole school or college approach to mental health and wellbeing. It is also offering a senior member of staff in every school or college the opportunity to get a grant for training to help the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has highlighted a number of videos and weblinks to support employers to use the apprenticeship service. As many smaller employers will be using the apprenticeship service for the first time this summer, they are asking training providers to pass on this...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that it is hosting a webinar session for apprenticeship training providers about the recently published ‘provider guide to delivering high-quality apprenticeships’. The event is aimed at both providers new to apprenticeships, and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Reminder: year-end forecast funding claim for 2020 to 2021; 3. Reminder: reporting unspent 16 to 19 Bursary Funding; 4. Information: unspent 16 to 19 tuition funding 2020 to...
