by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 14, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published the new apprenticeship funding policy paper, setting out the policy for apprenticeship funding for new starts from 1 August 2020. This new guidance reflects the new measures announced in the Chancellors summer statement alongside other important...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 14, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has updated the apprenticeships coronavirus guidance publication to reflect: the announcement that a support service for redundant apprentices will be launching soon information about apprentices returning to onsite course delivery confirmation that from 13...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
A collection of essays has been published called Creating a Post COVID-19 EdTech Strategy With No One Left Behind, which looks at FE colleges’ current capacity to enable high-quality distance learning. This research by the Association of Colleges and funded by Ufi The...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE announced last week that they will be providing extra funding to enable FE institutions to continue to provide free meal support for the 2020 summer holiday. The guidance has now been updated. Further details about the extra funding have also been announced in...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
Expressions of interest are being sought by SCTP member organisations, looking for potential partners for the DWP Commercial Agreement for Employment and Health Related Services (CAEHRS). Details about Twin Employment and Training’s EOI can be read here, their...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP’s latest Touchbase newsletter highlights key parts of the government’s Plan for Jobs announcements and DWP support, including the expanded youth offer and the boost to the Flexible Support Fund.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
In the government’s Plan for Jobs, as part of the summer economic statement, there were a number of new policies relating to apprenticeships, traineeships and skills. An overview of the key FE and skills points can be read here and some initial sector response...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has revealed that £330 million of the 2019-20 apprenticeships budget was given back to the Treasury due to underspend.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
The National Careers Service is running a series of free webinars this month to support individuals in preparing for virtual interviews with employers. Every Tuesday in July at 10.00, these webinars include practical tips on how to prepare in advance and interview...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
Brighton and Hove City Council, alongside a number of organisations across the city, have asked the government for special dispensation to use unspent funds from the Small Business Grant and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant to support local businesses seeking...
