by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE announced on Friday 20 March that this summer exam series, including A levels, GCSEs and other qualifications, and all primary assessments, have been cancelled to help fight to stop the spread of coronavirus. Further details on how grades will be awarded to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a package of measures to support workers as in response to coronavirus. This includes a new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which will be set up to help pay people’s wages and Universal Credit and tax credits being increased as...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
A number of private lenders are making funds available to small businesses impacted by COVID-19, including £2 billion from Lloyds Banking Group, £5 billion from NatWest and £7 billion from Barclays. The government has a Business Support Helpline for free advice, and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
Following the government announcement regarding the closure of educational establishments to the majority of students, the latest guidance regarding which children should continue to attend school and college can be read here. Like schools, colleges will be expected...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Government has requested that some education settings remain open to support critical workers. Schools Week and FE Week, understanding that some education organisations will require staff from other institutions to teach and staff, have announced that they are...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
The latest Ofsted guidance and information relating to coronavirus (COVID-19) for schools, early years, children’s social care and further education and skills providers can be found here, including the latest information from the DfE asking schools and colleges...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Chair of the South East LEP has published a message about the ways they are working to ensure that businesses in the area are kept up to date with developments which affect business and have access to the right information. They have provided an update on measures...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
Gillian Keegan, Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, has written to FE College leaders about the measures to restrict COVID-19 in FE and the measures that the Government has put in place, including stopping classroom delivery, funding, exams and ongoing support...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Chief Executive of the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (C2C LEP) has sent a message about how the LEP is working to ensure the region is kept up to date with developments and to provide as much support as they are able to businesses. Support is...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has provided a useful overview of the latest information on the coronavirus. This includes the latest government actions, international updates and some insight into how businesses in different sectors are responding to the...
