by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 15, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has launched 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 effective, and to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 15, 2021 | Uncategorised
The £150 million Community Ownership Fund is for communities across the UK. It has been set up to help communities take ownership of assets and amenities at risk of closure. It will run for 4 years. The Community Ownership Fund bidding prospectus has been published...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 15, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has published a Build Back Better High Streets Strategy which sets out the government’s long-term plan to support the evolution of high streets into thriving places to work, visit and live.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated its FE Covid-19 operational guidance for FE and skills providers. The update is to clarify that, from 19 July, the government is removing the requirement to wear face coverings in law but expects and recommends that they are worn in enclosed and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Information: adult education budget (AEB) reconciliation thresholds for ESFA grant funded providers for 2020 to 2021 academic year; 3. Information: 2020 to 2021 year-end forecast...
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...
