by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated the guidance on the use of face coverings for schools and other education institutions. The guidance is updated to clarify FE sector guidance and the use of reasonable adjustments for disabled pupils and students.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics has published a report on the impact of the coronavirus on the labour market outcomes of graduate workers in the UK, focusing on unemployment, occupational shifts and the skills mismatch.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
8 March is International Women’s Day. The theme for 2021 is Choose to Challenge “We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements. Collectively, we can all help...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has updated its COVID-19 lockdown guidance with the new rules and restrictions from 8 March.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 7, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated its guidance on completing the educational setting status form with an updated list of questions for schools and FE colleges. The government has published a press release about the return to face-to-face education.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 7, 2021 | Uncategorised
The 5-14 March is British Science Week, a celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The BSW website has activity packs for people to get involved and an inspiring ‘Smashing Stereotypes’ campaign.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
In an interview with FE Week, the Education Secretary is asked why independent training providers are not expected to have COVID-19 testing kits until the end of the month, whereas schools and colleges will receive theirs ahead of the 8 March return date.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
Ofsted has updated its guidance on inspections to say that it will carry out new provider monitoring visits to FE providers on site, not remotely. FE Week reports that Ofsted has confirmed these new provider visits will resume from 15 March.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
One of the announcements in the Budget was for £7 million for a new “flexi-job” apprenticeship programme in England, that will enable apprentices to work with a number of employers in one sector. This article examines this new introduction, looking at what they are...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
The CIBT would like to speak with SCTP members who offer construction industry qualifications. Please contact info@sctp.org.uk for an e-introduction to the Sussex CIBT lead.
