by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 18, 2020 | Uncategorised
It was confirmed last month, after an IfATE consultation, that Ofqual would deliver External Quality Assurance (EQA) of apprenticeship End Point Assessments, alongside the Office for Students for integrated degree apprenticeships. The IfATE has been charging a fee of...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 18, 2020 | Uncategorised
The University of Sussex, in conjunction with Gatwick Diamond Business is running an event for employers to explore how working with universities can support the growth of their business. The event is free and is on Wednesday 23 September at 13:00 – 14:00,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 17, 2020 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has published updated statistics on vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS levels and A levels) from April to June 2020. The main trends in the statistics are also available on the linked page.
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 17, 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 | Sep 17, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Education and Training Foundation’s latest online resources update outlines the range of support it is offering to the FE sector. This includes the recently launched modules for the Enhance Digital Teaching Platform.
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 17, 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 added information for colleges on reporting actual or suspected cases through the education setting status form. and updated the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 17, 2020 | Uncategorised
Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership has published its Skills Strategy and Action Plan 2020 – 2025, setting out the skills strategy and locally tailored skills action plan to support the recovery and future resilience of the people, businesses and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 17, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has announced a new quality mark which aims to show employers and learners which qualifications offer great training for highly skilled jobs. It has published guidance for awarding bodies for how to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
East Sussex County Council has announced investment of £500,000 to support the government’s Rural Gigabit Voucher scheme, which helps businesses and residents in rural areas to access fast and reliable broadband. Currently those eligible can apply for government...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
Emsi has recently produced a number of articles analysing the economic effects of COVID-19: Analysis of August claimant counts The effect of the crisis on GDP in each sector of the economy Trends from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme data. Sectors which have seen...
