by Sarah Sawyer | May 12, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Reminder: deadline to access support to deliver T Levels in 2023 to 2024 academic year approaching; 3. Reminder: year-end forecast funding claim for 2020 to 2021; 4. Reminder:...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 12, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Employment Studies (IES) is leading a policy project on improving access to good work for young people as part of the Health Foundation’s five-year Young People’s Future Health Inquiry, aimed at shaping the future youth policy agenda across health,...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 11, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Queen’s speech, delivered on 11 May, announced legislation to support a lifetime skills guarantee to enable flexible access to high quality education and training throughout people’s lives. The Prime Minister’s press release introduces the legislative...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 11, 2021 | Uncategorised
West Sussex County Council is offering residents free online webinars to help keep themselves safe from online fraudsters. The dates for the sessions, throughout May, June and July along with the link to register are available here.
by Sarah Sawyer | May 11, 2021 | Uncategorised
Public Health England has updated its summary of the development of new apprenticeship standards in England that support careers in public health.
by Sarah Sawyer | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
Alok Sharma MP, the President for COP 26, the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, addressed CEOs at the Business 7 Summit, welcoming new sign-ups to the Race to Zero campaign and urging others to follow their lead. The transcript of his speech is available...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published details of the institutions in the running for the second wave of the Institutes of Technology (IoT) competition. Congratulations to SCTP members Chichester College Group and the Universities of Brighton and Sussex, who are partnered in one of...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published details about the education staff wellbeing charter. This charter is a declaration of support for and set of commitments to, the wellbeing and mental health of everyone working in education. The charter is voluntary and schools and colleges can...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Prime Minister has announced that planned easements are to go ahead on 17 May. This includes the majority of the indoor and remaining outdoor economy can reopen, and gathering limits will increase indoors and outdoors. Guidance for close contact between friends...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated its guidance on the free courses and qualifications available for adults as part of the Lifetime Skills Guarantee. It has added information about a temporary extension to the length of time people can undertake training to develop work-related...