by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has launched a consultation on their proposed approach for 2020/21 to apply to Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQs), including Technical Qualifications within T Levels, and general qualifications other than GCSEs, AS and A levels. The consultation...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
Following the results of the consultation looking at proposed changes to the assessment of GCSE’s, AS and A levels in 2021, Ofqual has announced that they have decided to implement the majority of the proposals set out in the consultation document. A summary of...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
NCFE and Campaign for Learning have published a joint white paper called, ‘Revolutionary Forces’. This is a series of articles written by leading authorities from the FE sector, as well as labour market economics, employment and mental health. The authors explore some...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance has been updated to reflect the changes to the scheme from 1 August. This guidance for employers from HMRC explains that claims can only be made through the scheme now if the employee has previously been furloughed for 3...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated the list of data collections, services or requests which will be cancelled, paused or will continue in order to reduce burdens on educational settings.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has announced some adjustments to the roadmap to recovery that it set out on 17 July, due to warning signs that the COVID-19 virus may be growing again. The Prime Minister’s speech can be read here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published an updated version of the apprenticeship agreement template.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced the new support service which has been launched to help apprentices who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 outbreak to find new opportunities. The new Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices (ReSSA) offers an online and telephone service...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) announced the publication of its 2020/21 brochure which summarises its professional workforce development plans for the FE and training sector in England across 2020/21, which includes significant support from the Department...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Strategic Development Network (SDN) is running a free webinar on Wednesday 5 August 13:30 – 14:15, for anyone considering the delivery of traineeships in the light of the recent announcements from the government. The webinar will cover what is a traineeship...
