by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated its guidance for parents and carers on what they need to know about going back to schools, nurseries and colleges in the autumn term. They have updated the guidance with information on school admissions, travelling to and from school and college,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The employer incentive payment for recruiting new apprentices is now open for applications. Employers are being offered £2000 for each new apprentice aged under 25 that they recruit and £1500 for each new apprentice they hire aged 25 and over, up to 31 January 2021....
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published version 8 of the guidance on the apprenticeship programme response to COVID-19. This version includes: Information on the actions that training providers should take for the return of apprentices in September. Information on how apprentices who...
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.
