by Paul Mitchell | Nov 6, 2022 | Uncategorised
New research from City & Guilds, finds that large employers are boosting investment in learning and development to overcome skills shortages, and help them attract and retain talent. But, despite best intentions, nearly all employers surveyed report that training...
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorised
This IFATE blog gives a COP27 update and finds that a total of 70 apprenticeships are now supportive of green or net zero goals, with well over 100 existing apprenticeships also up for revision to make them greener. Click here for more.
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorised
Accents act as a barrier to social mobility, according to new research published by the Sutton Trust today. The report examines the impact that someone’s accent has on their journey through education and into the workplace, based on the experiences of sixth-formers,...
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorised
Latest from the ESFA including: 1. Action: FE providers needed for research on improving the further education (FE) workforce data collection; 2. Information: latest update on the provider data self-assessment toolkit (PDSAT); 3. Information: 2021 to 2022 final...
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorised
East Sussex County Council’s monthly summary of funding opportunities.
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorised
Six English regions outside London to benefit from £17.5 million to help scale up creative businesses and increase job opportunities. Click here for more.
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorised
A new report commissioned by the St Martin’s Group of Apprenticeship Employers, Learning Providers and EPAOs, looking into “Apprenticeship Outcomes and Destinations” comprises a wide range of people interested in apprenticeships, contains the largest sample of...
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorised
Apprentices are reporting more positive experiences with small and medium sized employers (SMEs), an influential national survey of apprenticeship experiences has revealed. The findings are part of a new report setting out the learning and assessment experiences of...
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
DfE information for potential suppliers about Skills Bootcamps including how to qualify onto, and bid for contracts through, the dynamic purchasing system (DPS).
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 31, 2022 | Uncategorised
Each week the ESFA produces a set of reports showing all live apprenticeship and traineeship vacancies in each local authority area. The reports are an excel version of the Find an apprenticeship website. These reports are used by career advisers, teachers, and...