by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 4, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Skills Commission has published a report providing recommendations for creating a more coherent and responsive skills system to support small and medium businesses and lifelong learning in England. This article from Nesta, welcomes the publication of the report...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 4, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has published guidance for educational settings with regard to the COVID-19 virus. It has also been announced that Statutory Sick Pay will be made available from day one when self-isolating from the virus, instead of day four.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 4, 2020 | Uncategorised
Latest information from the ESFA: 1. Information: helpline launched to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education; 2. Action: 2019 to 2020 Advanced Learner Loans performance management point 3; 3. Information: adult education budget (AEB) devolution update –...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 4, 2020 | Uncategorised
Ofsted has published guidance on the conduct of Ofsted inspectors and Ofsted’s expectations of providers during inspection.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Association of Employment and Learning Providers has published research, sponsored by City & Guilds Group, into the on and off the job training in apprenticeships. The report concludes that the ‘one size fits all’ approach of 20% of contracted working hours...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Independent Apprenticeship Policy Group (IAPG) has launched a report on their long-term vision for apprenticeships. The report calls for apprenticeship funding to be targeted at skills which fit the UK’s industrial strategy. It also focuses on careers...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
Amanda Spielman, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, spoke at the 2020 Annual Apprenticeships conference about the apprenticeship landscape and the new Education Inspection Framework. The transcript of the speech can be read here. An article covering her views in the speech...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) has published a report called ‘A joined-up approach to careers information, advice and guidance’ with their recommendations on improving the careers advice system for schools and adults. Their...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
A group of early years sector experts have joined forces to launch the Early Years Workforce Commission, to undertake a review of the workforce challenges facing the sector and develop comprehensive and workable solutions. The Commission will undertake a review of the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Russell Group have published a submission to the 2020 Budget, outlining the five key priority areas for the UK that they believe will underpin wider social and economic transformation for the country over the coming decades. These include increasing investment in...
