by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
A reminder that the second stage of the DfE’s consultation for the review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below, closes on 15 January 2021.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
The official list has been published of those recognised in the New Year’s Honours list for 2021. The DfE has released a statement about those honoured for outstanding contributions to the education and children’s services sectors. A list of recipients from FE and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
SCTP sought clarification regarding funding of the new Level 3 skills offer and offer the below outline as the ESFA response: In accordance with Public Contracts Regulations 2015, regulation 72, ESFA will increase the value of its existing Adult Education Budget (AEB)...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article focuses on the worrying news that many youth organisations face closure within the next six months due to cuts in funding, following research conducted by UK Youth.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
We’re delighted to announce that Claire Smith has become the latest consultant member of SCTP. A word from our new member: I am very happy to be part of SCTP and look forward to contributing to the network. I spent much of my career dealing with extreme problems in...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government announced their official position on 1 January that from Monday 4 January, London primary schools would close to most students but primary schools elsewhere were to stay open. In reaction to the news, most unions representing education workers urged the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 31, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has published guidance for employers and workers on work absences due to COVID-19.
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 31, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated its guidance on data protection for education providers by updating the definition of GDPR and the ‘steps you should take’ section.
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated its guidance to FE providers about the return to learning in January 2021, to reflect the announcement of a phased return to face to face education. The guidance states: W/c 4 January, external exams will take place as planned. Colleges should...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference on 30 December, which includes details about schools return in January.
