by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 23, 2019 | Uncategorised
The national retraining scheme is the government’s new programme to prepare adults for future changes to the economy. It will support employed adults over age 24 who do not have a qualification at degree level and are paid below a certain wage threshold. One of the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 22, 2019 | Uncategorised
UCAS has confirmed the tariff point allocation for T Levels will be in line with 3 A levels. The Department for Education has updated their Introduction of T Levels guidance to reflect this new information about grading, certification and UCAS points. Their T Level...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 21, 2019 | Uncategorised
Latest information from the ESFA: 1. Reminder: you must submit your 2019 to 2020 data returns on Submit Learner Data; 2. Information: qualification achievement rate (QAR) technical specification documents for 2018 to 2019; 3. Information: earnings adjustment statement...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 21, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education (DfE) has updated its guidance for further education and apprenticeship providers in England on how to prepare for Brexit. It has also updated its guidance on preparations that higher education institutions should be taking to get ready...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 21, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education (DfE) has published data protection guidance for education providers on what they need to do to remain compliant with data protection laws when the UK leaves the EU.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 20, 2019 | Uncategorised
Ofqual have published the outcome to their consultation on planned changes to their Conditions, to apply the increase in Guided Learning (GL) for reformed Functional Skills qualifications. They state that as there were no objections to their proposals, they will be...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 19, 2019 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published guidance to help raise education provider’s awareness of cyber crime and cyber security. The guidance covers what providers can do to protect themselves and a checklist as a starting point to consider cyber risk in their organisation. This...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 19, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Work and Pensions has updated its guidance on the Jobcentre Plus support services for members of the armed forces and their families.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 19, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Transport, together with the rail industry, have launched a new 16-17 Saver, guaranteeing half-price travel for young people in England and Wales. Whether starting or returning to sixth-form or college, beginning an apprenticeship or entering the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 16, 2019 | Uncategorised
The regional finalists have been announced for the National Apprenticeship Awards 2019. All the apprentice and employer finalists can be seen here. Huge congratulations to Mairna Marzoug, an apprentice from SCTP member, Brighton & Hove City Council who is a...
