by Paul Mitchell | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
Where they are in particular need of assistance to fill a key governor role or role, FE college governing boards can now access free support through the ESFA’s new FE governor recruitment service. Click here for more information on the criteria for prioritising...
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
Schemes to address governance and professional development commitments in the government’s Skills for Jobs white paper are in progress as part of efforts to bolster FE staff retention and drive-up leadership standards. The DfE this week published early notice of two...
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has updated its off-the-job training guide for apprenticeships which explains how employers and training providers need to meet the off-the-job training requirements for an apprenticeship.
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has issued version 2 of the apprenticeship funding rules for 2022 to 2023 . This is to reflect the funding rules for prisoner apprenticeships and to clarify the circumstances under which asylum seekers are eligible for apprenticeship funding. Full details of...
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published the final list of qualifications that will have 16 to 19 funding withdrawn for new starts from 1 August 2024 due to overlap with T Levels alongside an equalities impact assessment. Concerned comment from the Association of Colleges is here and an...
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
New research carried out by the University of Warwick, suggests a fundamental change in employment prospects as higher skilled, education and healthcare roles offset the millions of jobs likely to be lost due to the application of new technologies by 2035. Click here...
