by Paul Mitchell | Jul 31, 2022 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published this guidance document which covers covers young people’s programmes for the period 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023 and is their current advice for the funding year. In addition the ESFA has also published advice on ILR returns for...
by Paul Mitchell | Jul 31, 2022 | Uncategorised
Published by the DfE, this Framework provides employers, education and training providers, and young people with information about how all traineeships should be delivered from 1 August 2022.
by Paul Mitchell | Jul 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
The number of over-50s either in work or looking for work has reached pre-pandemic levels, new research has revealed, with more than one in 10 retirees saying they would consider going back to work because of the increased cost of living. Men aged 65 and over were...
by Paul Mitchell | Jul 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
East Sussex County Council has published its July Labour Market Information (LMI) report which will be useful for providers in evidencing the relationship between their curriculum and local labour market trends.
by Paul Mitchell | Jul 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
World Youth Skills Day, recently celebrated on the 15th of July, shone a light on the next generation of digitally proficient people, who hold the keys to solving the digital skills crisis in the UK, but also highlighted that there is a lot of work to be done in this...
by Paul Mitchell | Jul 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
The government’s Help to Grow Digital scheme is nearly tripling in reach, supporting up to 1.2 million UK businesses to adopt the latest digital technology. Businesses with 1 to 249 employees can now access discounts worth up to £5,000 on approved software. Click here...
by Paul Mitchell | Jul 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that the application window for the new HTE Skills Injection Fund, (previously the HTE Provider Growth Fund) is now open until 5 October. The purpose of the fund is to help providers of all types invest in industry-standard equipment and develop...
by Paul Mitchell | Jul 30, 2022 | Uncategorised
Latest from the ESFA including: 1. Action college principals and finance directors’ views needed for research on improving the college forecast financial return (CFFR); 2. Information: Higher Technical Education Skills Injection Fund launched; 3. Information:...
by Paul Mitchell | Jul 29, 2022 | Uncategorised
The pandemic spearheaded intense change throughout society. Businesses rapidly adopted new ways of working to survive, such as remote working, new communication styles, new strategies and widespread behavioural change. This white paper from SCTP member, Aptem,...
by Paul Mitchell | Jul 29, 2022 | Uncategorised
SWGfL were pleased to announce the launch of a brand new social media hub that offers guidance and resources for professionals working with children and young people to help them navigate online spaces. This new hub is joining alongside other topic pages that SWGfL...