by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 5, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education has published statistics on pupils with special educational needs. The data reveals that in January 2019, the number of school pupils with special educational needs had risen to 1.32 million, the highest since 2014. It also showed that the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 5, 2019 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has updated the 16 to 19 subcontracting controls guide for academic year 2019 to 2020, setting out the compliance and control requirements for institutions using third parties for ESFA-funded provision.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 5, 2019 | Uncategorised
The DWP has issued guidance on how to apply for Access to Work funding for communication support at a job interview for those with a disability or health condition.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 5, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Culture Secretary, Jeremy Wright, has announced a new apprenticeships pilot scheme to enable young people from all backgrounds to work in the film and TV industry. £100,000 investment from the government will be used to enable 25 apprentices to benefit from a new...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 5, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced the first meeting of a group of health and wellbeing experts, and representatives of schools and colleges, designed to provide more support for school and college staff to deal with pressures of the job.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 4, 2019 | Uncategorised
A new report published, titled ‘Well Being In The Workplace’ from the Myers-Briggs company, looked at what determines workplace well-being. The report found that relationships are the leading contributor to workplace well-being. A summary of the finding...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 4, 2019 | Uncategorised
Minister for Women & Equalities, Penny Mordaunt, has set out her vision for gender equality in the UK with the publication of ‘Gender equality at all stages: A roadmap for change’. Measures will include a review of enforcement of equal pay legislation and improved...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 4, 2019 | Uncategorised
Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership are hosting their July Big Debate at Reigate and Banstead Town Hall on Wednesday 17 July from 10:30 to 14:00. This is part of their continuing engagement for their Local Industrial Strategy.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 4, 2019 | Uncategorised
Latest information from the ESFA: 1. Action: we’re turning off the Hub soon – get prepared now; 2. Action: final change to register expression of interest to test the apprenticeship service; 3. Action: in-year qualification achievement rates for 2018 to 2019; 4....
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 3, 2019 | Uncategorised
The IfATE has decided not to approve a level 2 business support apprenticeship, claiming the standard is not viable. The trailblazer group, led by East Sussex County Council, supported by many large and small employers have been told by the IfATE that they do not...
