by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Learning and Work Institute is running free half-day ‘apprenticeship essentials’ events, funded by the ESFA. The events are aimed at brokers, advisers and employer engagement staff working within LEPs and intermediary organisations. Set in the context...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
This article from online quality assurance specialists, Mesma, looks at possible reasons why only 58% of apprenticeship provision inspected during 2017/18 was graded as at least good.
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
FE Week has reported that some training providers are now having to turn away apprentices due to a lack of non-levy funding and no confirmation of any growth funding from the ESFA.
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 14, 2019 | Uncategorised
Ofsted have published a blog on how they used cognitive load theory in developing the education inspection framework. The education inspection framework consultation can be found here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 14, 2019 | Uncategorised
The consultation which the government has been running to encourage post-16 providers to have their say on T Level funding will close on Tuesday 19 February. A video of a webinar has been published that explains the proposals, and can be seen here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 14, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has launched a tender for an organisation to provide quality assurance for apprenticeships assessment on its behalf. The IfATE is the nominated External Quality Assurance (EQA) provider for 191 of 345...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 14, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Universities Minister, Chris Skidmore, has spoken about the valuable role that universities play within local communities, in widening participation and raising aspirations. He thanked universities and colleges for their transformative work in cities and regions...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 14, 2019 | Uncategorised
Congratulations to SCTP members, Pearson and NCFE, who have been awarded contracts to develop, deliver and award the first three T Levels from 2020. NCFE has been awarded a contract to deliver the Education and Childcare T Level, and Pearson has been awarded a...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 14, 2019 | Uncategorised
Latest update from the ESFA including: 1. Action: T Level funding consultation, webinar video; 2. Information: technical change to 16 to 19 maths and English condition of funding guidance; 3. Information: adult education budget (AEB) devolution update.
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 13, 2019 | Uncategorised
Latest edition of business update, the ESFA’s monthly round-up of information and news for businesses including: 1. Apprenticeship service update; 2. New national apprenticeship campaign launched; 3. National Apprenticeship Week 2019 – Blaze a Trail!; 4....
