by Sarah Sawyer | May 6, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics has published the latest ‘Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society‘ data. This is early experimental data on the impact of the coronavirus on the UK economy and society. These faster indicators are created...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 6, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published a new video for promoting T Levels. The video is aimed at young people to find out more about T Levels. It has also published an employer toolkit and campaign guidelines for employers to promote T Levels. The ESFA’s full collection of...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 6, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has updated its guidance on cyber security for small businesses by updating the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) small business guide and including details of a free online training package for small businesses.
by Sarah Sawyer | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) has announced that it is making £130K available through the apprenticeship levy transfer scheme to local businesses over the next few months to help boost take-up of apprenticeships in the city. It will be available to support...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Department for Transport has published news that over half a million ultra-low emission vehicles are now being driven across the country.
by Sarah Sawyer | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has issued a reminder of the approach to awarding Functional Skills qualifications (FSQs) results and Teacher Assessed Grades (TAGs). Their information says that where possible learners should take FSQ assessments, otherwise TAGs are available. Providers...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has confirmed that the 2021-2022 apprenticeship levy transfer allowance will now be showing in levy paying employer’s Apprenticeship Service accounts. In August, they will be launching a new online matching service, on GOV.UK, whereby levy employers can...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Reminder: Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP); 3. Information: apprenticeship levy transfers; 4. Information: webinar on ransomware, the risk to schools and ways to...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
The House of Commons Library has updated its research briefing Coronavirus: Returning to work, a paper which provides an overview of the rules surrounding COVID-19 and returning to work. It discusses the lockdown legislation, employer’s health and safety obligations...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article from FE Week, examines the subject of entry criteria for apprenticeships and asks if employers are setting the bar too high.
