by Paul Mitchell | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
How to run and manage a drink-drive rehabilitation scheme (DDRS) course, including making bookings, ID checks and issuing certificates. Click here for more.
by Paul Mitchell | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
Proposals for a map of skills provision to determine shortages across England have progressed, with plans for the first phase of work beginning in November. The Department for Education last year revealed ambitions for a ‘skills taxonomy’. This would act as an...
by Paul Mitchell | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
October is Black History Month and this year’s theme is ‘Time for Change: Action not Words’. This IFATE blog post explores the relevance and importance of this event for apprentices.
by Paul Mitchell | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
A DfE report that explores how new education technology (Edtech) is successfully implemented and embedded in schools and colleges.
by Paul Mitchell | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
Since July, the DfE have been consulting on proposals for a reformed FE funding and accountability system. This was due to close on 21 September 2022, but after taking into account feedback from some stakeholders they have decided to extend the closing date by 3 weeks...
by Paul Mitchell | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
The University and College Union (UCU) has said it is “wrong” that English further education colleges are classified as private sector bodies and that they must now be reclassified as part of the public sector. The union was responding to the Office of National...
by Paul Mitchell | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
The government has confirmed portfolios for new Department for Education ministers appointed in Liz Truss’s first reshuffle. Click here for details.
by Paul Mitchell | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
Latest news from the ESFA including: 1. Action: coronavirus (COVID-19) 16 to 19 tuition fund 2022 to 2023 claim form;2. Action: new subcontractor declaration window open, first collection for 2022 to 2023 including nil returns – deadline 24 October 2022; 3. Reminder:...
by Paul Mitchell | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
Keir Starmer has announced that in government Labour will give businesses the flexibility they need to train their workforce and deliver growth, by turning the apprenticeship levy into a ‘Growth and Skills Levy’. Click here for more.
by Paul Mitchell | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
Latest news from the Education and Training Foundation on their support for the education and skills sector.