by Paul Mitchell | Nov 14, 2022 | Uncategorised
In research launched today, the Department for Education has revealed that over half of adults in England (52%) would consider developing a portfolio career and 45% of workers would do so if they had more confidence. The research comes as the Department for Education...
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 14, 2022 | Uncategorised
New research produced by the Social Mobility Foundation highlights that the UK has a class pay gap of £6,718 or 13.05%. This means that Monday 14th November marks the day in the year when those from working-class backgrounds working in higher professional-managerial...
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 14, 2022 | Uncategorised
Today, a major training needs analysis survey is being launched, giving those involved in the delivery of apprenticeships the opportunity to shape the support they will be offered through the Apprenticeship Workforce Development (AWD) programme. The Department for...
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
This report sets out the activities of the Education and Skills Funding Agency over the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 and provides detailed information on performance against objectives and use of resources. 6 suggested main findings from the report are...
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
A briefing on the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23 following its completion of Committee Stage in the House of Commons.
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
The gap between the highest and lowest performing regions in England when it comes to adult education participation is continuing to widen – putting the government’s levelling up plans at risk, according to new research. And on top of this, the data shows stark social...
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
Introduced in August 2021, the apprenticeship training provider accountability framework uses a range of quality metrics, as set out in the apprenticeship accountability framework technical specification 2021 to 2022. The Framework provides more timely opportunities...
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
Ofsted has launched a year-long review of careers guidance in schools and further education to help “improve practice”. Click here for more.
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 10, 2022 | Uncategorised
The new analysis from the Institute of Employment Studies shows that the UK has had among the worst employment recoveries in the world, fuelled by a shrinking workforce and lack of access to effective employment support. The report – Working for the Future – will...
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 10, 2022 | Uncategorised
Latest from the ESFA including: 1. Information: 2021 to 2022 final reconciliation statements; 2. Information: apprenticeship training provider accountability framework 2021 to 2022; 3. Information: adding qualifications to the European Social Fund (ESF) higher level...
