by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
This BBC news article discusses how young people have been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic’s disruption to the jobs market. It examines the statistics which show that under-25s were more likely to be furloughed than any other age group and this...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The latest monthly newsletter from the Education & Training Foundation outlines the latest news and support programmes for the FE and skills sector. You can subscribe to this newsletter for all the latest information from the ETF. The Centres for Excellence in...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
As part of the National Apprenticeship Awards this year, the ESFA, working with the Royal Navy, wants to showcase inspiring stories of apprentices who have gone above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are looking for compelling stories of apprentices from...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the following updates: Quarterly economic commentary: April to June 2020 – economic commentary for the latest quarterly national accounts, prices and labour market indicators. UK business; activity, size and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that its Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers rankings will be announced during a special live broadcast on the afternoon of Wednesday 21 October. The broadcast will feature a full countdown of the new rankings, with analysis and research about the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA is running three webinars in October specifically for training providers on the incentives announced in the Chancellor’s ‘Plan for jobs’. The webinars will be led by a training provider who will share their experiences of working alongside and influencing...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Education Secretary has announced that Ofsted will become the single body responsible for the inspection of the quality of apprenticeship training provision at all levels. From 1 April 2021, Ofsted will take on responsibility for inspecting level 6 and 7...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Information: November financial collection from colleges; 3. Information: January 2021 financial statements submission; 4. Information: Ofsted to inspect level 6 and 7...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published its course directory for September 2020 containing information on courses offered by learning providers who are contracted with it.
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has appointed Stephen van Rooyen as chair of the Skills and Productivity Board. The DfE says the Board will provide expert advice on how to make sure the courses and qualifications on offer to students across the country are...
