by Sarah Sawyer | May 26, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics has published data from its Opinions and Lifestyle survey to understand the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on people, households and communities. This release uses four waves of survey results covering the month of April to present...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 25, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Prime Minister has set out a timeline for retail shops to reopen in June. Most shops will be expected to be able to reopen from 15 June if the government’s five tests are met and they follow the COVID-19 secure guidelines.
by Sarah Sawyer | May 25, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Digital Economy Council has released new data on the value and growth of the EdTech sector, putting the spotlight on the British EdTech startups that are helping schools and teachers embrace online learning during the COVID-19 crisis. The sector is estimated to be...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Cabinet Office has published social distancing guidance aimed at young people.
by Sarah Sawyer | May 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Prime Minister confirmed on 24 May that schools, colleges and nurseries across England remain on track to open to more children from 1 June. Sixth forms and colleges will be able to provide face-to-face contact for Year 12 and equivalent 16-19 further education...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has announced a new £50 million fund for councils across England to prepare for the safe reopening of high streets and other retail spaces. The Reopening High Streets Safely Fund will help councils to support practical measures so businesses can re-open...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 23, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Federation of Awarding Bodies, which represents over 100 Awarding Organisations (AO), has written to the DfE requesting that grant funding is made available to AOs affected by the additional costs associated with implementing two of the Secretary of State’s...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 23, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Eduation (IfATE) has announced that it is supporting a new temporary flexibility that will enable apprentices to take end point assessment (EPA) ahead of receiving their calculated functional skills qualifications (FSQ)...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 23, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published an explanatory note for SAGE’s paper assessing the potential impact of more children returning to school on the transmission of coronavirus. Sector response the the SAGE report can be read here.
by Sarah Sawyer | May 23, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Transport Secretary has announced funding to increase transport services, level up infrastructure and regenerate local economies following the COVID-19 outbreak. The additional funding includes£283 million to increase frequency and capacity of bus, tram and light...
