by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 7, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents councils in England and Wales, has reported that recent figures show more than 130 extra children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are being supported by councils every...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 7, 2019 | Uncategorised
Science Minister, Chris Skidmore, has spoken about the importance of humanities education to society. He said: “high-quality education in a range of subjects is absolutely critical for our public services and is culturally enriching for our society.” “I challenge the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 7, 2019 | Uncategorised
FE Week has reported that the Department for Education is giving the role of overseeing level 6 and 7 apprenticeships which don’t have a prescribed HE qualification, and that currently go unregulated, to the Office for Students. The recent Augur review of post-18...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 7, 2019 | Uncategorised
The latest monthly update from the Education & Training Foundation focusing on maths and English support for providers in the South East, including details of two summer network events on 24 & 27 June.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 7, 2019 | Uncategorised
Latest edition of business update, the ESFA’s monthly round-up of information and news for businesses: 1. All employers in England to have better access to buy high quality apprenticeships; 2. Recognised prior learning feedback and webinar; 3. New package of support...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 7, 2019 | Uncategorised
The latest funding news issued by East Sussex County Council is available, signposting funding opportunities in East Sussex and across the South East.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 7, 2019 | Uncategorised
Skills Minister Anne Milton has backed Michael Gove to be the next Prime Minister in the Conservative leadership race. FE Week reports that none of the Conservative leadership candidates have pledged funding for FE, whilst some have pledged additional funding for...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 5, 2019 | Uncategorised
Latest update from the ESFA: 1. Action: year-end forecast claim for 2018 to 2019; 2. Action: end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) validation switching to an error from R12; 3. Information: 2019 to 2020 ESFA funded adult education budget increases and business...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 5, 2019 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published the funding regulations for post 16 provision guidance document for 2019/20. The botton of the linked page highlights the additions and updates to the funding regulations guidance for 2019/20.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 5, 2019 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has published its response to the Department for Education’s consultation on the review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below. The consultation is the first stage of the government’s review of post-16 level 3 and below qualifications (excluding T...
