ETF Autumn Programme

The Education and Training Foundation has published details of CPD courses in its Autumn programme. These workshops and courses are specifically developed to support providers’ training needs for teachers, trainers, leaders or managers.

The Skills Show Returns

The Skills Show, from WorldSkills UK, – the UK’s largest free experiential skills, apprenticeships and careers event, takes place 16-18 November 2017 at NEC Birmingham. Up to 80,000 people are expected to visit the event which brings together the UK’s leading...

WorldSkills Summary

Between them Team UK – the smallest team in the medals top 10 – racked up an impressive 21,262 points, putting them in 11th place for total number of points scored. Special congratulations go to Team UK’s gold medallist, Sussex Downs College student Kaiya Swain, who...

ESFA e-Bulletin Issue 192

Latest from the ESFA (former EFA) including: 1. Reminder: 16 to 19 grant return and use of funds statement and Dedicated Schools Grant Chief Finance Officer’s statement; 2. Information: Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) 2018 to 2019; 3. Information: ESFA school census...

West Sussex Local Offer Newsletter

Latest newsletter from West Sussex County Council’s Local Offer for learners with Special Education Needs & Disabilities. This includes some useful information about mental health referral agencies.

86% Of Employers Happy With Training Providers

The ESFA has published the results of the annual FE Choices employer satisfaction survey for 2016/17, capturing employers’ experiences of their training mainly in the apprenticeship programme. The proportion of employers either “likely” or “extremely likely” to...

ESFA Update Issue 376

Latest from the ESFA (former SFA) including: 1. ILR hard close: 6pm Thursday; 2. Apprenticeship training payments: ILR must match service data; 3. Non-levy procurement: requests for further information; 4. 16 to 18 traineeships and adult education budget growth...