by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 14, 2020 | Uncategorised
AELP discuss in this article, the main barriers holding back apprenticeship starts for 16 to 18 year olds. They suggest the barriers are a shortage of non-levy funding, the lack of join-up between some Level 2 and 3 standards, the functional skills gap and a lack of...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 14, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has updated their information on the expression of interest to deliver the next wave of T Levels in 2022/23, with regards to financial health. More details are here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
Following a ministerial reshuffle, Gavin Williamson is to stay on as Education Secretary, further details are available here. It has been reported that Lord Agnew who had the responsibility for FE provider market is to leave the Department for Education. Michelle...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Resolution Foundation have discussed the issue of the fall in apprenticeship starts for 16-18 years olds at Level 2 in this article. They suggest that apprenticeships for young people should be prioritised by limiting the proportion of funds that levy-paying...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
New research published by the Further Education Trust for Leadership, provides a snapshot of where the further education community is at the moment and gives voice to the concerns of sector leaders, teachers, support staff and students.
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has updated the guidance on how to register and use the apprenticeship service as an employer, following the recent policy change now all employers have access to the apprenticeship service.
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
This article discussing apprentices who need learning support, calls for the ESFA to be clearer in their rules, evidence, and audit requirements, specifically for learners who need additional learning support and have an undiagnosed LDD or mental health condition....
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Education and Training Foundation discusses the SET for Teaching Success programme in this article. The programme was set up to recruit, train, mentor and support new teachers of Science, Engineering and Technology (SET). It supports people making the switch from...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Association of Colleges discuss in this article the work that is being undertaken by providers to produce a T Level Transition programme to support learners who will not be ready to start a T Level at 16.
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has launched a new approach to recognising achievement on the Enhance Digital Teaching Platform. The digital teaching solution is designed to help develop teaching and training practice using technology across the FE and...
