by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 4, 2020 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Information: the apprenticeship technical funding guide has been updated; 3. Information: 16 to 19 tuition fund; 4. Information: campaign to recruit next Further Education...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has published its annual report on education spending in England. The key findings can be read here, and include: Since the early 2000s, there have been large falls in spending on adult education. Part of the fall in adult...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has launched and an invitation to tender for awarding organisations for wave 4 of the T Level programme. The subject areas in this wave include hair and beauty, creative & design, catering &...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Department for Transport has announced new funding to improve travel for people with disabilities. It has launched an Accessible Technology Research and Innovation Grant (A-TRIG), which will invest up to £500,000 in projects that can improve access to services or...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
International Men’s Day is on Thursday 19 November and focusses on supporting the wellbeing of men and boys. It is an opportunity to promote the mental health support organisations have available or any mentoring schemes they may have. The International Men’s...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Resolution Foundation is hosting a webinar on Thursday 10 November at 15.00 on using technology to improve Britain’s post-covid labour market for low earners. The webinar will feature leading experts from the US and UK speaking about how worker-focused innovation...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
Pearson has released a report examining the effectiveness of Level 3 BTEC qualifications in Health and Social Care. Its report says there is strong evidence to demonstrate that these BTECs are preparing the next generation of healthcare workers, providing vital...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Upp Foundation, an independent Higher Education charity, has published two reports on the role of universities in the ‘levelling up’ agenda, and on addressing the forthcoming employment crisis. The COVID-19 Jobs Report and the Levelling Up Towns Report, can be...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
QAA, who quality assure Access to HE courses, has published a statement regarding the Access to HE Diploma qualification as part of the government’s current consultation on the review of post-16 qualifications at Level 3 in England.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Progressive Policy Think Tank has released a publication called Going further: The case for investing in Further Education and adult skills. Its policy recommendations include commitment to increasing per pupil spend for 16-19 years in colleges and sixth forms...
