by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has published an update as a reminder that the reformed GCSEs in England, now in their third year, are graded from 9 to 1. They have resources to help students, parents, teachers and businesses to understand the changes.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
Jon Yates, an adviser to the former Education Secretary, Damian Hinds, has written about why he thinks technical education constantly underperforms in the UK and why trying to strive for parity of esteem between technical and academic education is unattainable.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
Latest information from the ESFA: 1. Action: 2019 to 2020 Advanced Learner Loans performance management point 1; 2. Information: upcoming roadshow for apprenticeship main providers; 3. Your feedback: can you help us with our new FE staff data service?
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education has confirmed the interest rates for borrowers of student loans from September 2019 and also the repayment thresholds from April 2020. Full details can be seen here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 5, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Hospitality Sector, with the support of the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS), is running its very first industry-focussed apprenticeship week this week from Monday 5 – Friday 9 August. This inaugural event aims to provide a fresh opportunity to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 2, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has launched route reviews of standards in the creative and design industries and in the hair and beauty sector. The reviews have launched with eight week consultations which will allow stakeholders...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 2, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education (DfE) has updated their guidance which explains how to apply for data extracts from the National Pupil Database (NPD), School Workforce, Individualised Learner Record and Higher Education Statistics Agency.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 2, 2019 | Uncategorised
The new Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has met with Royal Mail apprentices on his first ministerial visit. During his visit he said “Further education and skills will be a big priority for this government and it’s fantastic to see first-hand today how...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 2, 2019 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has updated their information about contacting their service centre, to get help and advice about their business operations system applications.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 2, 2019 | Uncategorised
Ofsted has updated its list of pen portraits, which give biographical summaries of the expertise and experience of each of their inspectors.
