by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
A new approvals process for “alternative” qualifications has been launched, with awarding organisations being given just one month to register their interest. Technical qualifications other than T Levels will need to pass three layers of approval to be funded from...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
Fewer firms are increasing their investment in training and development after a year of post-pandemic catch-up growth last year, while a majority of respondents say they are unaware of some key Government skills reform programmes according to the 2022 CBI Education...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
A new report by the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) highlights a need to support a shift in both mindset and practice among UK employers, to widen opportunities for young people to enter and thrive at work. The research explores employers’ views on good quality...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 13, 2023 | Uncategorised
The Commission on the Future of Employment Support has been established to develop evidence-led proposals for reform of our system of employment support and services, so that it can better meet the needs of the individuals, employers and our economy now and in the...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 10, 2023 | Uncategorised
Post-16 providers will see a 2.2 per cent increase in the national base rate for full time students aged 16 and 17 from August 2023 – equivalent to just an extra £100 per head. The Department for Education announced the below-inflation rise today, which means the rate...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 10, 2023 | Uncategorised
East Sussex County Council (ESCC) will soon be retendering it’s Youth Employability Services and will be looking for one supplier to provide an information, advice and guidance support service for young people who are not in learning post-16 or at risk of not...
