by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
This article from a researcher for the Further Education Trust for Leadership (FETL) looks at what a ‘return to normal’ means for FE. The perspective is based on conversations with college leaders, staff and students from a research project conducted for...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
A collaboration of unions, training providers and industry bodies connected to the manufacturing industry are calling on the government for a range of measures to save apprenticeships and secure essential skills. Among the measures they have requested a national...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership has announced a new £2.1 million grant scheme to provide businesses in West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, East Surrey, Croydon, or Lewes District with funding of between £10,000 and £170,000, which is aimed at helping small...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has issued a press release about students returning to schools and colleges from 1 September. It has also announced new contingency planning guidance for schools in areas with local lockdowns in place, this details possible measures to take before considering...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment. It sets out the legal duties schools and colleges must follow to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18. The...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated its guidance for FE and skills providers on what to do during the COVID-19 outbreak to maintain provision. It has updated the content on implementing risk assessments, face coverings, ventilation, managing confirmed cases of COVID-19, managing...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 28, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP’s latest Touchbase newsletter includes a roundup of recent DWP announcements on support for employers, benefit claimants and businesses.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 28, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has funded free access until 31 January 2021 to the Management Dashboard facility on the Enhance Digital Teaching Platform – the free, online training service from the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) for digital CPD. The Management Dashboard enables...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 28, 2020 | Uncategorised
West Sussex County Council (WSCC) has launched a consultation into its draft Children Looked After and Care Leavers strategy. The consultation is open until 16 September.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 28, 2020 | Uncategorised
Following the turmoil around exam results of the last few weeks, the Department for Education’s permanent secretary, Jonathan Slater, is standing down as the Prime Minister announced the need for new leadership at the DfE. Ofqual’s Chief Regulator, Sally...
