by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
CITB have announced a major boost in funding to help employers take on construction apprentices. From 1 April, CITB’s attendance grants to employers will increase to £2,500 per year, while achievement grants will rise to £3,500 for companies whose apprentice...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that the Adult Education Budget (AEB) low-wage trial, which started in 2018 to 2019, will continue in 2019 to 2020. This enables providers in receipt of ESFA funded AEB to fully fund learners who are employed and in receipt of a low wage and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
Amber Rudd, the Work and Pensions Secretary, is hosting a youth employment roadshow in Hastings to help young jobseekers into the world of work. The Youth Confident Roadshow is helping people aged 16 to 24 overcome barriers that could be preventing them from finding...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
Ofqual have produced a guide with advice and guidance for students on how to cope with pressure associated with test and exam anxiety.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
Some training providers have been receiving short-notice audits from the ESFA in February. This article reports that the ESFA have been conducting a number of data reliability checks at providers with little explanation to those involved about what specifically they...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
The BTEC Awards are all about celebrating exceptional BTEC students and apprentices, and recognising inspirational teachers and tutors. There is a handy guide to how to submit a BTEC Award nomination. Nominations close on 18 March.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Apprenticeship Roadshow organised by East Sussex County Council and SCTP took place at Eastbourne Town Hall on Tuesday 5 March. The event was a huge success with over 400 people attending to find out about apprenticeships and traineeships. There were over 25...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
National Apprenticeship Week once again showcased a range of incredible opportunities that apprenticeships can bring for both individuals and employers. The ESFA has published a daily round up of events, announcements and good news stories from NAW 2019.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
The government has published a new Action note to inform European Social Fund (ESF) grant recipients about the ESF and the Apprenticeship Levy. This action note details the necessary evidence requirements when the Apprenticeship Levy is used as match funding within...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 8, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education is reportedly waiting for the Treasury to let them announce a start date for when the 10% employer co-investment for apprenticeships will be reduced to 5%, a policy which was announced in October. More details on this story are here.
