by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 8, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published guidance for employers on the range of government skills and employment programmes available for employers. The guidance covers apprenticeships, traineeships, industry placements for T Levels, the Kickstart scheme and the Sector-based Work...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 8, 2020 | Uncategorised
This FE Week article suggests that a group of employers is working to develop a new level 2 apprenticeship standard that could replace the level 2 business administration apprenticeship standard.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 8, 2020 | Uncategorised
The House of Commons Library has published a briefing paper looking at the educational trajectories for Black pupils and students in England.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
Congratulations to SCTP members Go Train Ltd, Learning Curve Group, Maximus UK, Seetec and Twin Training for being awarded a place on the Commercial Agreement for Employment and Health Related Services (CAEHRS). The DWP has now announced the full list of organisations...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) held its AGM on 2 October. The AGM focussed on the value of diversity for businesses with delegates hearing from speakers about what could be done to tackle the diversity, inclusivity and racial quality agenda,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that the first time request form for Advanced Learner Loans is now available on GOV.UK. Completed request forms must be sent to AllFacility.REQUESTS@education.gov.uk before 17:00 on Friday 16 October 2020.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has produced a statement about Functional Skills assessments in apprenticeships and the delays caused by COVID-19 restrictions. It says it is aware some learners and providers continue to be affected and are unable to access these assessments in the workplace...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published a video on YouTube highlighting the support available through the Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices. The video can be shared with both employers and apprentices, explaining what the service is, the benefits and how to access it. It has...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA is hosting two webinars on 28 October about off the job training, one for employers and one for training providers. More information and registration details are here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Reminder: funding claims 2019 to 2020 – final claim; 3. Information: latest Apprenticeship Service support webinars; 4. Information: The Redundancy Support Service for...
