ONS Economic Updates

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the following updates: Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society – early experimental data on the impact of the coronavirus on the UK economy and society. Business demography July to...

Cyber Security Useful Information & Resources

The Surrey and Sussex Cyber Crime Unit has produced the Little Book Of Cyber Scams and the Little Book Of Phone Scams which contain a number of useful tips and resources. There is further useful information and links to support cyber related activities on the South...

Ofqual’s Assessment of Standards Update

The ESFA has updated the list of apprenticeship standards being assessed by Ofqual from November 2020. It has also added more detail about the transition arrangements for Ofqual taking on the assessment of standards between now and July 2022.

Digital Skills Bootcamps Information

The Skills Minister, Gillian Keegan, has spoken about the digital skills bootcamps, which were announced as part of the government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee. She emphasised the employability purpose of the bootcamps which would include 12 – 16 weeks of...

Senior Leadership Programme Launched by ETF

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has launched a new support programme for individuals who have become senior managers in the FE and training sector in the last 18 months. The ‘New to Senior Leadership’ programme will clarify the expectations of the role and...