by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 31, 2019 | Uncategorised
Ofsted have published a blog, talking about what their new education inspection framework (EIF) means for further education and skills providers.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorised
Latest information from the ESFA: 1. Action: response to ESFA letter about subcontracting the delivery of education and training using post-16 funds; 2. Action: moratorium on approving qualifications for funding post-16; 3. Reminder: subcontractor declaration for...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorised
Keith Smith, Director of Apprenticeships at the ESFA has been speaking about the move to all providers on RoATP engaging with small employers on the digital apprenticeship system from January. He spoke about restricting the number of starts funded through the online...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorised
The government has announced that youth projects across the country will receive a £12 million boost. This will include up to £7 million for a Youth Accelerator fund promoting positive youth activities and £5 million for the #iwill Fund to encourage 10 to 20 year olds...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorised
Ofqual have produced a video covering what recognition is, the rules awarding organisations have to stick to and the process for becoming recognised by Ofqual. They have produced another video in which they discuss the ‘7 Top Tips’ for getting recognised...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorised
As part of the Skills World series of podcasts, Tom Bewick, Chief Executive of the Federation on Awarding Bodies, talks to Chinara Rustamova, from the Federation of Small Businesses and Charlotte Bosworth, Chair of the End-Point Assessment group at the Federation on...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education has published guidance on what students studying or planning to study in the EU (including Erasmus+ students) need to know if there’s a no-deal Brexit.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 30, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education has updated its published guidance for what higher education providers need to do before Brexit.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Transport have announced £2 million funding to bus operators for audio and visual on-board information to improve journeys for everyone including those with visual or hearing impairments. This announcement coincides with the launch of a campaign to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
The government is reviewing the guidance which sets out the statutory duty placed on Local Authorities to provide appropriate local services to improve young people’s wellbeing. There is a consultation about the statutory guidance which can be accessed here. The...
