by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The latest Ofsted guidance and information relating to coronavirus for schools, early years, children’s social care and further education and skills providers has been updated with further guidance for children’s social care providers and also with the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has updated the guidance relating to the register of apprenticeship training providers (RoATP) to reflect the changes that have been made due to COVID-19. The RoATP will close for new applications from midnight on Wednesday 15 April 2020 and all on-boarding...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
A list of business representative organisations and trade associations who are providing COVID-19 related support for specific sectors is available on gov.uk here. Also a list of public bodies, organisations and charities who have produced additional resources that...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 6, 2020 | Uncategorised
The leader of East Sussex County Council has sent a message to East Sussex residents about the coronavirus and shared links on support available from the Council.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 6, 2020 | Uncategorised
Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, has written to thank workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 6, 2020 | Uncategorised
Article from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, who are disappointed that the government has decided that businesses should continue to pay the apprenticeship levy whilst furloughing workers. They have also outlined the steps they believe need to be taken...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 6, 2020 | Uncategorised
AbilityNet has published a blog exploring ways you can hack your environment and technology for all types of disabilities, with tips for anyone with a visual impairment, neurodivergent workers, those with cognitive impairments, physical and with hearing...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 6, 2020 | Uncategorised
C2C LEP Chief Executive, Jonathan Sharrock, writes about the huge impact COVID-19 is having on businesses in the area. This blog focuses on the impact around Gatwick Airport and the aviation based economy.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 6, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE’s guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations in response to the impact of COVID-19 has been updated to include new information on continuing training and end point assessment for furloughed apprentices, and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 6, 2020 | Uncategorised
Rebecca Long-Bailey has been appointed as the shadow education secretary by the new Labour party leader Keir Starmer. Sector response to the announcement can be read here.