by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 17, 2019 | Uncategorised
There are currently three ESF Direct Calls open for applications, for a total of £6 million, in the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (C2C LEP)area. The calls are: Digital Transformation and Upskilling – closing on 2 January 2020 Skills for the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 17, 2019 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has contracted with London Learning Consortium to act as a managing agent and make ESF Community Grants available in the Coast to Capital LEP area. The grants, of up to £20,000, will be available to third sector and other small organisations to support...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 17, 2019 | Uncategorised
Ofsted have published a blog, talking about the first inspections under the EIF and the trends they are seeing so far.
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 17, 2019 | Uncategorised
West Sussex County Council has appointed Becky Shaw as Joint Chief Executive, in a new partnership arrangement with East Sussex County Council. The new approach will see East Sussex County Council become the corporate improvement partner for West Sussex County...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 17, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that there is a new record high employment rate of 76.2% and that wage growth is outpacing inflation for the 21st successive month.
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 16, 2019 | Uncategorised
Energy & Utility Skills, a skills and assurance membership organisation for the Energy & Utility sector, has published a review into the delivery and effectiveness of the apprenticeship reforms. The report’s key recommendations can be seen here, and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 16, 2019 | Uncategorised
Ofsted has published guidance on inspecting education, skills and work activities in prisons and young offender institutions (YOI). The handbook is for use from 1 February 2020.
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 13, 2019 | Uncategorised
The National Foundation for Educational Research has published a follow-up report to their T Levels Research Study report from June 2019. This report is based on discussions from provider and sector representatives about the challenges of introducing T Levels and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 13, 2019 | Uncategorised
Following the general election results this week, this article looks at what the result of the conservative win might mean for the FE sector, with sector response.
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 12, 2019 | Uncategorised
A look at the newly opened up progression opportunities available through apprenticeships in the marketing sector.
