IfA To Lose Deputy Chief Executive

The Institute for Apprenticeships is losing a vital member of staff who was “instrumental” in setting up the organisation. Michael Keoghan, the Institute’s Deputy Chief Executive, will leave at the end of this month to take up a new job as chief economic adviser at...

New Subcontracting Rules Now In Force

The rules for non-levy subcontracting of new starts have now changed, including those for both primes and subcontractors. Providers will be in breach of the funding rules if these are not complied with – as a reminder, para 123 of the Apprenticeship funding and...

ESFA e-Bulletin Issue 201

Latest from the ESFA (former EFA) including: 1. Information: leadership equality and diversity fund: 2. Information: new threshold levels for procurement.

Chance To Contribute To Employer Engagement Research

The Learning & Work Institute has been commissioned by the Education and Training Foundation to gather evidence on effective employer engagement activities for learners aged 16 and 17 studying below Level 2. This work will support the development of the proposed...

Free Webinar On Maximising Use Of Funding Streams

SCTP member, Learning Curve will be running a free webinar on 24 January 2018 at 4 pm on maximising opportunities in 2018. The session, run by Beej Kaczmarczyk will give some ideas on utilising access to AEB, loan and levy funding. To register click here.

New Years Honours List 2018 – Education & Skills

The official list has been published of those recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s honours from the world of education and skills with a summary from FE Week here. Congratulations to all those honoured for their contribution to the sector and especially to...