by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has published its March newsletter which includes references to the new apprenticeships quality strategy and the second wave of T Level ITTs for awarding organisations.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
Amanda Spielman, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, spoke at the 2019 Annual Apprenticeships conference about the apprenticeship landscape, current challenges that providers face and Ofsted’s approach. The transcript of the speech can be read here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education has published information for education providers on how to remain compliant with data protection laws when the UK leaves the EU.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
The proportion of apprenticeships delivered by subcontractors has fallen significantly in 2017/18. The data released shows that of the 376,396 apprenticeship starts in 2017/18, just 11% was subcontracted, compared with 26% in the previous year. The changes in the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
The National Audit Office has published a report, ‘Supporting disabled people to work’ which examines the Department of Work and Pensions’ strategy and programmes which aim to help disabled people overcome barriers to work. The report highlights the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
Following last week’s SCTP members’ conference, in which questions were asked of the ESFA about the apprenticeship levy transfer changes, Ben Payne from the ESFA has sent SCTP further clarifications around this issue. The transfers allow eligible...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) met to hear from the Department for Education (DfE), Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) on the future affordability of the apprenticeships programme. This...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
It has been reported that the recent ESF tender process has resulted in 39% of lots being in tie-break situation, following many bids scoring the maximum. FE Week reports about the concerns of some providers by these figures.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
The number of investigations launched by HMRC into the underpayment of the apprenticeship levy has more than doubled in a year to 84, up from 33 in 2017/18, according to a national accountancy group. The group says that a growing number of businesses are finding the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 28, 2019 | Uncategorised
The latest apprenticeship statistics show that the number of new construction apprenticeship starts for January 2019 has fallen to 950 compared with 1,216 the previous year. The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) believes that the apprenticeship levy is exacerbating...
