by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated the ‘Rapid asymptomatic testing in specialist settings’ guidance to include information on the support available to specialist settings. Where schools or colleges do not have enough staff to carry out assisted swabbing, on pupils that...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Reminder: mid-year funding claims for 2020 to 2021; 3. Reminder: National Apprenticeship Week 2021; 4. Information: support available to specialist settings when delivering...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) is making nearly £200,000 available to local businesses through the apprenticeship levy transfer scheme to support eligible employers to take on new apprentices and develop existing employees. Employers based in Brighton and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
Councillors at Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) have been deciding how to allocate the government’s discretionary grant fund for businesses to Brighton and Hove businesses. New business support payments have been agreed for taxi drivers and early years...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has announced the formation of a new independent body to boost career opportunities and professional standards for the UK’s cyber security sector. The UK Cyber Security Council will provide a single governing voice for the industry to establish the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has launched the fifth round of the First of a Kind competition, inviting cutting-edge ideas that will improve passenger experience and decarbonise the rail network. Organisations have until 10 March 2021 to bid for a share of £9 million funding.
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published its course directory for January 2021 containing information on courses offered by learning providers who are contracted with it.
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has published the Terms of Reference for the Build Back Better Business Council.
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article from People Management looks at how apprenticeships can support businesses in building fairer hiring into their early careers strategy. In this article, the former Head of Apprenticeships at Specsavers, gives some tips for employers to help start their...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership, in collaboration with partners, has submitted a bid for Freeport status for Gatwick Airport and the Manor Royal Business District. The results of the winning bids are due by spring this year.
