by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has now published guidance on the support available for post-16 training providers with AEB and non-levy apprenticeship contracts. Applications can now be made to the Provider Relief Scheme if a provider holds a direct contract that was procured as a service...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated the guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers EPA organisations and EQA providers. This version focuses on further information on calculating wages for furloughed apprentices, clarification that a furloughed employee can start an...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
Article in People Management looking at furloughing and the issues for employment in the longer term.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
The CIPD has a resource hub on its website with resources and guidance for business including people policy and legal considerations, flexible and homeworking guides and business support tools. Details of their series of webinars to support businesses can be seen...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
A reminder that the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has extended the deadlines on the two consultations that it is currently running. The consultation on the process for how they recommend funding bands which sets out a proposed core...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Digital Skills Partnership would like to share information about college, university and other training provider’s existing and developing online courses and content on their website. Information there is broken down into three sections, 1. for businesses, staff...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics has launched a new publication ‘Coronavirus and the social impacts on disabled people in Great Britain’. The data comes from the opinions and lifestyle survey from 27 March to 13 April, looking at the impact of COVID-19...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP’s latest Touchbase newsletter includes a roundup of recent DWP announcements regarding the coronavirus support for employers, benefit claimants and businesses.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
Socialsuite have launched a free COVID-19 Social Impact Assessment tool which organisations can use with their staff to help them through the current crisis. The tool allows an organisation to understand the impact of the COVID-19 on its staff. The tool tracks social...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
Ofqual have launched a consultation seeking views on the exceptional arrangements they have set out for awarding vocational and technical qualifications, and general qualifications (other than GCSEs, AS and A levels) in 2020. The consultation will close on Friday 8...
