by Paul Mitchell | Oct 18, 2017 | Uncategorised
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...
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 18, 2017 | Uncategorised
The national provider network, AELP is offering a free webinar on ‘Apprenticeships in Higher Education – Policy, Practice and Partnerships’. The webinar looks at how policy affects delivery and the benefits of working in partnership. It takes place...
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 18, 2017 | Uncategorised
The National Skills Academy for Financial Services won two ESF/SFA Skills Support For The Workforce lots in the Coast To Capital LEP area – one aimed at Intermediate & Higher Skills Provision For The Employed, (known as ‘Skills For Growth’) the other for Higher...
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 17, 2017 | Uncategorised
The FE sector is worried by the negative impact FE loans have had on learners from disadvantaged backgrounds. A government report published today has investigated the impact of the government’s FE reform agenda. Low interest and poor take-up of the loans by particular...
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 17, 2017 | Uncategorised
Regional winners have been announced at the London and the South East celebration of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2017. Well done to all the employers and apprentices listed and we’d like to add our own congratulations to the providers involved whose...