by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 16, 2023 | Uncategorised
ESFA are reviewing the process of declaring subcontracting provision to the ESFA of £100k or more and would like to speak with provider about their current experience of making a declaration and submitting the external auditor report. Sessions will take place online...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 16, 2023 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education (DfE) have announced the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers has returned for 2023. The annual rankings recognise England’s employers for their commitment to creating new apprenticeships, the diversity of their apprentices, and the number of...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 16, 2023 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced that the apprenticeships care leavers’ bursary is being increased to £3,000. The increased rate will be available for new starts from 1 August 2023, and will be paid in instalments across the first year of their...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 16, 2023 | Uncategorised
The procurement application window for ESFA funded AEB contracts for services opened on 3 February and will close on 6 March 2023. The procurement will provide funding for the delivery of adult education and training to learners in England that are resident outside of...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 16, 2023 | Uncategorised
Latest from ESFA including: 1. Information: backfill payments for time off timetable for early career framework (ECF) mentor training (national roll-out). 2. Information: funding for time off timetable for early career teachers and mentors who participated in the...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 16, 2023 | Uncategorised
The South East Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (SEAAN) have released three new digital guides; the first two guides are focussed on helping both apprentices and employers to understand end point assessments. The third guide is focused on showcasing five SEAAN...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 16, 2023 | Uncategorised
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to promote age inclusive working practices. Click here for more.
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised
New Census data shared by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed apprenticeships were the highest qualification for 5.3% of people (2.6 million) across England and 5.6% of people (143,000) across Wales. Co-founder of RateMyApprenticeship, Oliver Sidwell...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised
New UCAS data has shown that the number of UK 18-year-olds applying to an undergraduate course this year is the second highest on record. Also almost half of all UCAS users have expressed an interest in apprenticeship opportunities. UCAS Chief Executive Clare Marchant...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Feb 11, 2023 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education are launching a one-year employer support fund that will provide financial assistance to employers offering high-quality T Level industry placements in the financial year 2023 to 2024. From April 2023, employers can claim funding to cover...