by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published version 8 of the guidance on the apprenticeship programme response to COVID-19. This version includes: Information on the actions that training providers should take for the return of apprentices in September. Information on how apprentices who...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
This article from a researcher for the Further Education Trust for Leadership (FETL) looks at what a ‘return to normal’ means for FE. The perspective is based on conversations with college leaders, staff and students from a research project conducted for...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
A collaboration of unions, training providers and industry bodies connected to the manufacturing industry are calling on the government for a range of measures to save apprenticeships and secure essential skills. Among the measures they have requested a national...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership has announced a new £2.1 million grant scheme to provide businesses in West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, East Surrey, Croydon, or Lewes District with funding of between £10,000 and £170,000, which is aimed at helping small...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has issued a press release about students returning to schools and colleges from 1 September. It has also announced new contingency planning guidance for schools in areas with local lockdowns in place, this details possible measures to take before considering...