by Sarah Sawyer | May 19, 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: subcontracting requests to ESFA by 31 May 2021; 4. Information: coronavirus (COVID-19) response –...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 19, 2021 | Uncategorised
The UK Space Agency has published a report on the ‘Size and Health of the UK Space Industry’ which states that the UK’s space sector has seen growth in jobs and income while investing more in research and development.
by Sarah Sawyer | May 19, 2021 | Uncategorised
Public Health England is reviewing its report about population mental health and wellbeing in England during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are asking for views in a short survey on what the report should concentrate on in the coming months.
by Sarah Sawyer | May 19, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced a fifth year of funding for the Opportunity Areas programme. An additional £18 million will now be invested in 12 Opportunity Areas across the country, which includes Hastings in East Sussex. A key priority for year five of the Opportunity Areas...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics has published the Labour market overview, UK: May 2021 which contains estimates of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity and other employment-related statistics for the UK. The Institute for Employment Studies briefing on the...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Skills and Post-16 Education Bill, which forms the legislative underpinning for the reforms set out in the Skills for Jobs White Paper, has been introduced into parliament. This article explains the key points from the Bill, including a lifelong loan entitlement,...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, has announced the business leaders who are spearheading the government’s new Help to Grow: Management scheme. This Expert Advisory Council will provide insight to ensure the programme meets the needs of small businesses. The...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
The post-16 capacity fund is now open for bids. Sixth form colleges, 16 to 19 academies, 16 to 19 free schools and FE colleges can bid for funding to add extra capacity where there is a pressing need for places for 16 to 19 year olds in their local area. The DfE...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
Pride in Education 3 is a global equality inclusion conference aimed at educators, teachers, publishers, and anyone looking to make education more inclusive. It will take place online on 11-13 June 2021 and draws together 48 international speakers from four continents...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
A new report entitled Gatwick’s Economic Value has been published, which argues that Gatwick Airport’s revival is critical to the region’s economic recovery. This press release from Coast to Capital LEP, introduces the report.
