by Paul Mitchell | Jul 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
Over eight million households on means-tested benefits will automatically get the first Cost of Living payment instalment of £326 from this month. This means that, combined with other support, millions of low-income households across the UK will receive at least...
by Paul Mitchell | Jul 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
The National Audit Office and the Public Accounts Committee have said that education leaders need to step up their efforts amid concerns that current policies for an employer-led system may not work. The ‘developing workforce skills for a strong economy’ paper...
by Paul Mitchell | Jul 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
More than a third of the first cohort of T Level students have applied for university, new UCAS data shows. Click here for more information and analysis.
by Paul Mitchell | Jul 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
In 2019 What Works for Children’s Social Care (WWCSC) examined the impact of educational interventions on a subset of children with a social worker. Findings highlighted ten interventions which showed signs of potential. These interventions looked like good bets to...
by Paul Mitchell | Jul 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
A useful article looking in some depth at skills shortages and how the sector could respond effectively.
by Paul Mitchell | Jul 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Ofsted Chief Inspector reflects on the last year in education and looks forward to the opportunities and challenges ahead.
by Paul Mitchell | Jul 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has released further information on Flexi-Job Apprenticeships and how to make these apprenticeships work in your sector. Please note that the ESFA will be inviting applications from 1st September 2022 for more organisations to become Flexi-Job Apprenticeship...
by Paul Mitchell | Jul 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Gatsby Foundation is exploring the role of Industry Associates (individuals who are working in industry, and also contribute to technical education teaching) for technical education delivery. They would be grateful if a member of your senior leadership team with...
by Paul Mitchell | Jul 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
The DfE is keen to understand how FE colleges and sixth form colleges are managing people arriving from Ukraine under the Homes for Ukraine or Ukraine Family Scheme. They’d be grateful if leaders could complete the relevant survey: sixth form colleges FE...
by Paul Mitchell | Jul 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
The DfE invited apprenticeship training providers to join a webinar on the 21st June to learn more about the Apprenticeship training provider accountability framework and recent changes made. The Apprenticeship training provider accountability framework came into...
