by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 25, 2021 | Uncategorised
The new system for independent training providers (ITPs) and adult community learning providers (ACLPs) to order Covid-19 test kits was made available from Thursday 25 March. Providers should receive a separate email with instructions on how to order as soon as...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 24, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Reminder: coronavirus (COVID-19) workforce fund for schools and colleges; 3. Information: FE workforce staff record specification – technical publication updated; 4....
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 24, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published National Careers Service (NCS) satisfaction and progression surveys for 2019 to 2020.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 24, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has updated its guidance on how to register and use the apprenticeship service as an employer by adding information to explain that all new apprenticeships must go through the apprenticeship service, information about an extension from 3 to 6 months for...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 24, 2021 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has added guidance for teachers about how to generate grades in 2021 and the evidence that should be considered for GCSEs, AS and A levels for Summer 2021, and guidance on making objective judgements that will support awarding in 2021.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 24, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that 16 to 19 funded providers with a free meals in FE allocation will be able to apply for retrospective additional funding (up to £3.50 per eligible student per week) for the latest period of attendance restrictions (4 January to 5 March...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 24, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that the current temporary flexibility that suspends the funding rule requiring level 2 apprentices to study towards and take a functional skills assessment at level 2 has been extended until 31 July 2021. This extension recognises the continued...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 24, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has added a section that links to the funding rules onto its Get help with Education and Skills Funding Agency services help centre. The help centre allows you to search help articles or discussions between training providers about further education and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 23, 2021 | Uncategorised
International Trade Secretary, Liz Truss, has announced the creation of four major new trade and investment hubs across the UK to channel the economic benefits of international trade.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 23, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the UK labour market: March 2021, which is estimates of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity, average weekly earnings, vacancies and other employment-related statistics for the UK. The Institute for...
