by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
The CBI has released a statement urging the government to ”act now and use this Spending Round to lay the groundwork for the UK’s long-term future”. It has outlined in key recommendations into three key areas, which are to establish the UK as an...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Prime Minister announced new national restrictions in England from 5 November, and his statement on this to the House of Commons on 4 November can be read here. Guidance on how these restrictions apply to education settings has been published, and sector response...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has announced that it will extend apprenticeship flexibilities until at least the end of March. The flexibilities have applied for more than 100 apprenticeships to ensure learners are still able to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Chancellor announced on 5 November that the Furlough scheme, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be extended until the end of March, and not just to December as previously announced. Employees will receive 80% of their usual salary for hours not...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education has published a SEND Futures value for money feasibility study, which is a value for money analysis of different setting types for children and young people with EHC plans in England.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published new guidance for education settings in line with the new national restrictions which came into force on 5 November. Their press release can be read here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics has published the latest ‘Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society‘ data. This is early experimental data on the impact of the coronavirus on the UK economy and society. These faster indicators are created...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has issued some information for businesses about leaving the EU. It has said “The UK has left the EU and new rules for business with the EU start in January 2021. The transition period will end on Thursday 31 December 2020 and will not be...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
The latest edition of the ESFA’s business update: 1. Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers announced; 2. Is your business ready for changes at the end of the year?; 3. Plan for Jobs – Kickstart scheme and apprenticeship placements; 4. National Apprenticeship Awards –...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
Ofqual’s Chief Regulator, Glenys Stacey, has responded to the Secretary of State’s letter of 12 October 2020 regarding exams arrangements for 2021.
