by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
AELP have stated that apprenticeships are on the brink of collapse after the DfE ‘refuses to implement Cabinet Office Covid-19 guidelines’. This AELP article highlights some of the findings from the survey of the sector which was conducted last week. This...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has issued a warning that cybercrime is an increasing risk to all business, including the education sector, and is a particularly vulnerable area in the current situation. They have published a guide on cybercrime and cyber security to help raise education...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has released a warning to be vigilant against coronavirus related fraud as ActionFraud reported a 400% increase in reports of coronavirus related fraud in March, including charity fraud, online shopping fraud and phishing emails. Guidance has been issued and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
This labour market bulletin contains some useful information on jobs and careers information across the South.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that any provider that has been advised they have been accepted to RoATP, that has not yet completed the onboarding process, and that are planning to start apprentices before 1 August should ensure that they do so by midnight Tuesday 14 April...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers RoATP will be closed to new applications, which includes second applications from providers that have already applied in the past 12 months, from midnight Wednesday 15 April 2020, providing...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Health & Safety Executive has useful guidance relating to home working, including details about working with display screen equipment and lone working without supervision.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
Podcast dealing with the top ten tips for teachers and FE managers in dealing with stress management.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
Latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Information: further responses to the coronavirus emergency; 3. Information: increased fraud risk during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic; 4. Reminder: individualised learner record...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
All FE providers can now apply for Round 3 of the Taking Teaching Further programme. The Department for Education funded recruitment initiative, developed and managed by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF), aims to help FE providers recruit and train industry...