by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 21, 2019 | Uncategorised
This AELP article outlines what providers can expect, and how they may want to prepare, for Ofsted inspections under the new Education Inspection Framework.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 21, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Government has updated its guidance on how organisations receiving European Social Fund (ESF) grants will be affected after Brexit. The updates are listed as an increased visibility of calls to action and detailed information on the government guarantee being...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 21, 2019 | Uncategorised
The ESFA course directories for September and October 2019 have been published.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 21, 2019 | Uncategorised
A report published by UNISON says that more than £200 million is unused by NHS trusts because of restrictions in the apprenticeship levy scheme. The report is concerned with the amount of funding being lost to the NHS who cannot use all their funds as they cannot...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 21, 2019 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has published a consultation on proposed new rules that will strengthen the regulation of Technical Awards listed in Key Stage 4 performance tables. The proposals are intended to enhance the qualifications’ validity and better align their regulation with the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 19, 2019 | Uncategorised
The latest edition of the DWP newsletter covering information relating to employment, job seeking and benefits.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 19, 2019 | Uncategorised
A record high proportion of Ofsted-inspected colleges are now rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’. 78 % of all general FE colleges have been placed in the top two categories as of 31 August 2019, up from 76 % in 2017/18. More on this story here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 19, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published a wide range of statistics and analysis on the construction industry in Great Britain in 2018.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 19, 2019 | Uncategorised
Opinion piece from FE News about how to encourage and incentivise entry-level apprenticeship opportunities. Also, an interesting response from Kaplan on how to fulfil the vision of a thriving apprenticeship programme at all levels.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 18, 2019 | Uncategorised
The ETF publishes a fortnightly T Level bulletin which details the Department for Education’s funded T level professional development offer. The latest edition can be seen here.
