by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
The ESFA are researching a new service to collect FE staff data and would like to get feedback from those in an HR role of an FE training organisation to help them to shape the product before they start. If you would like to help, you can email FE.HR@education.gov.uk...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Work and Pensions have announced that a record number of disabled people have been supported by the Access to Work Scheme in the last year. Access to Work supports disabled people and those with health conditions by paying for adjustments in the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
The ESFA have invited main providers currently listed on the register of apprenticeship training providers (RoATP) to register for one of four roadshows that are taking place in September, in London, Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester. The roadshows will help...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education announced plans last month to revamp and rename level 4 and 5 qualifications, such as CertHE, DipHE and foundation degrees. The plans to rebadge these qualifications as Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ), are to attract more learners...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
Public Health England have published updates of national statistics about people with learning disabilities in England and the services and support available to them and their families.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department of Education and Department of Transport are reportedly currently preparing a proposal for discounted public transport which will include bus and train travel for apprentices. This comes more than two years after this was pledged in the conservative...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Finishes and Interiors Sector are running a competition called iBuiltThis2019 for people interested in building, construction, design, fit-out, interiors and more. The competition is open to everyone, including young people, apprentices and the general public and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education and the Ministry of Justice have published a report looking at the educational background of young offenders. The key findings can also be read here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
The CIPD has published a report looking at whether work in the UK is becoming more insecure. The report finds that ‘Employment insecurity affects many people but, overall, work in the UK is as secure as it was 20 years ago, with limited evidence of growing...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
A report by the Education Policy Institute reveals that the Prime Minister’s proposal to increase minimum levels of per pupil funding in primary and secondary schools would not provide fair funding for schools most disadvantaged children. Their analysis shows...
