AELP Update on Non-Levy Contract Extension

There remains concern over the potential lack of opportunity for providers who do not have a non-levy apprenticeship contract to re-enter the market. The ESFA announced recently that existing contracts would be extended to 2020 and the roll out of the Apprenticeship...

ESFA FE Update 15th August

Latest update from the ESFA including: 1. Action: apprentice payments system; 2. Information: improvements to the data collections service (the Hub); 3. Information: minimum standards thresholds for 2017 to 2018; 4. Information: early intervention and prevention...

SELEP ESF Calls Launch Event Announced

Following our news item on 9 August that the South East LEP has confirmed that its ESF calls will be launched on 20 August, they have now confirmed the date that they will be holding a launch event to help networking and preparation for bids.  The launch will be held...

Review of Level 4 & 5 Education: Interim Report

This report is an overview of research findings from analysis undertaken by, and in consultation with, the Department for Education as part of the review of level 4 and 5 education. For the report and for further detail on this interim evidence and the reports that...

HSBC Extends Student Bank Account to Apprentices

HSBC has extended the scope of their student account to include apprentices at all levels, aged 18 and over – see here for more information.  They currently have an offer for first year apprentices who apply before 31 December 2018 of an £80 Amazon gift card and...

Free Music Event in Worthing for SEND 16-25s

SummerFest 2018, is the free music event for 16 to 25s with additional needs in West Sussex. It takes place on Thursday 16 August from 5 to 10pm. It is a collaboration between West Sussex County Council and the Compass Team at Amaze. The event is in the grounds of...