by Sarah Sawyer | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has issued a reminder of the approach to awarding Functional Skills qualifications (FSQs) results and Teacher Assessed Grades (TAGs). Their information says that where possible learners should take FSQ assessments, otherwise TAGs are available. Providers...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has confirmed that the 2021-2022 apprenticeship levy transfer allowance will now be showing in levy paying employer’s Apprenticeship Service accounts. In August, they will be launching a new online matching service, on GOV.UK, whereby levy employers can...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Reminder: Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP); 3. Information: apprenticeship levy transfers; 4. Information: webinar on ransomware, the risk to schools and ways to...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
The House of Commons Library has updated its research briefing Coronavirus: Returning to work, a paper which provides an overview of the rules surrounding COVID-19 and returning to work. It discusses the lockdown legislation, employer’s health and safety obligations...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article from FE Week, examines the subject of entry criteria for apprenticeships and asks if employers are setting the bar too high.
