by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Pearson have completed their Education & Skills annual report for 2019, surveying businesses and trade associations. The report reveals that 84% of firms are expecting to maintain or increase investment in training...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education has published further education and skills statistics, including learner participation and achievements. These statistics now include the apprenticeship and levy statistics which were previously published as a separate publication. The...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education has updated its apprenticeships and traineeships data page with finalised apprenticeship data covering the full 2018 to 2019 academic year (August 2018 to July 2019).
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 28, 2019 | Uncategorised
Latest monthly newsletter from the Education & Training Foundation outlining latest news and support programmes for the FE and skills sector. The Centres for Excellence in Maths (CfEM) monthly newsletter for November has also been published., providing updates...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 28, 2019 | Uncategorised
The FE statistics just published have revealed that there has been a drop in adults studying English and maths. The statistics show that there has been a 13.7% fall from 2017/18 figures, with achievements also falling by 13.1%. The figures also show that the number of...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 28, 2019 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published a planner showing key dates for payments, publications and data returns, for the 2019 to 2020 academic year.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 28, 2019 | Uncategorised
FE Week analysis of the latest apprenticeship figures, show that the government is set to miss it’s 2015 manifesto target by 800,000 starts. More on this story here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 28, 2019 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published a step by step process for ILR data returns, what you need to do and where to do it.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 27, 2019 | Uncategorised
Latest information from the ESFA: 1. Action: adult education budget, 19 to 24 traineeships and 16 to 18 traineeships review point 1; 2. Reminder: subcontractor declaration for adult delivery, including apprenticeships and traineeships, and for the first time, for 16...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 27, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Disability Confident scheme aims to help employers make the most of the opportunities provided by employing disabled people. It is voluntary and has been developed by employers and disabled people’s representatives. The DWP has updated its guidance for businesses...
