The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Reminder: coronavirus (COVID-19) workforce fund for schools and colleges; 3. Information: FE workforce staff record specification – technical publication updated; 4. Information: apprenticeships standards versioning – new Revisions Status Report; 5. Information: providing external assurance on subcontracting controls – return of assurance certificate for 2020 to 2021 revised deadline; 6. Information: lower reconciliation threshold for Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) grant funded providers for 2020 to 2021 academic year; 7. Information: tender launch for Somerset Community learning contract for services; 8. Information: incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice; 9. Information: updates to non-levy employer funding reservations for apprenticeships; 10. Information: find a further education service – additional feature; 11. Information: home testing for independent training providers and adult community learning providers; 12. Information: Level 2 apprenticeships functional skills requirements; 13. Information: free meals in further education.
