by Jasmine Griffiths | Aug 4, 2024 | News
The DfE’s consolidated annual report and accounts 2023 to 2024 was published last week, which explains how the Department spent its budgets in 2023-24 and explained its key risks and successes. Click here as FE Week breaks down what you need to know.
by Jasmine Griffiths | Aug 4, 2024 | News
This is a reminder that the Financial handbook for independent training providers (ITPs) came into effect on Thursday 1 August 2024. The handbook applies to ITPs in receipt of funds provided directly by DfE or ESFA, for the duration of providers’ contracts of service...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Aug 4, 2024 | News
On Wednesday 24 July, DfE announced that they are undertaking a focused review of qualifications reform at level 3 and below, alongside the re-contracting of T Level qualifications. The review will conclude by the end of the year. DfE will place a pause on the removal...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Aug 4, 2024 | News
On Tuesday 4 June and Wednesday 3 July respectively, the Department for Education (DfE) released the 2023 to 2024 qualification achievement rates (QARs) business rules and technical specifications. Following the release of these documents, ESFA has now released your...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Aug 4, 2024 | News
ESFA has published Funding guidance for young people: ILR funding returns 2024 to 2025. This is to support funded providers returning ILR data, to make accurate returns. No funding reconciliation rules have been changed for the coming year, with some technical advice...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Aug 4, 2024 | News
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has published Financial assurance: monitoring post-16 funding for 2024 to 2025. It contains 11 funding monitoring reports this academic year. They have refocussed their offer in line with ESFA’s overall risk appetite and...
