by Paul Mitchell | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
Apprenticeship starts for the whole of the 2021/22 grew 9 per cent on the previous academic year – and it was young people who saw the biggest increase, new figures show. Provisional data published this morning by the Department for Education has revealed there were a...
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
A new round of small business grants for growth projects has been announced, providing funding of up to £2,000 to enable the next step in the business’ development.
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated the list of current and prior qualifications accepted as meeting the minimum English and maths requirements for apprenticeships at level 2 and above.
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
Over £2 billion of apprenticeship funding has been returned to the Treasury since the launch of the levy, FE Week obtained figures that show the true extent of apprenticeship underspend. The clawback equates to 23 per cent of the Department for Education’s total...
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published version 2 of the AEB funding rules for 2022 to 2023 to include a new section on the performance management rules. Please read the ‘what’s new’ section of the rules to see the main changes.
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education is issuing an open invitation to leaders and teachers from colleges that teach 16 to 19 year olds, to join the School and College Panel survey. The panel exists to ensure DfE can gain an accurate understanding of the experience of colleges...
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...