by Paul Mitchell | Jun 6, 2022 | Uncategorised
This article from Suzanne Slater, Director of Operation for Apprenticeships at SCTP member, NCFE argues that Level 2 apprenticeships must be made more attractive to both learners and employers and calls again for the re-creation of a Level 2 apprenticeship in Business...
by Paul Mitchell | Jun 6, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has today announced that further education colleges, sixth form college corporations and designated institutions are to be assessed and possibly reclassified. More information is here and comment from the Association of...
by Paul Mitchell | Jun 6, 2022 | Uncategorised
Latest from the ESFA including: 1. Reminder: year-end forecast funding claim for 2021 to 2022; 2. Reminder: updating the course directory with apprenticeship training offer; 3. Information: coronavirus (COVID-19) mass testing funding for schools and colleges –...
by Paul Mitchell | Jun 3, 2022 | Uncategorised
Click here for a summary of those people honoured from the FE sector.
by Paul Mitchell | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
Multiply is a priority of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund which supports the governments Levelling Up mission: to ensure that by 2030, the number of people successfully completing high-quality skills training will have significantly increased in every area of the United...
by Paul Mitchell | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
Last week, the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee launched an inquiry into the UK’s labour market as skills and worker shortages restrain the post-pandemic economic recovery. This article explores this further with expert comment and...
by Paul Mitchell | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
The cap on apprenticeship starts for small and medium-sized employers has been reset to zero again following lobbying from the sector. From today (1st June) any non-levy paying business can start up to 10 new apprentices regardless of the number they currently employ....
by Paul Mitchell | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
As part of the Government’s Levelling Up mission, West Sussex County Council has been allocated funding to deliver “Multiply”. Multiply specifically aims to help people improve their ability to understand and use maths in daily life, home, and work. In order to...
by Paul Mitchell | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking to procure delivery of three Lots of courses to the value of £200,000 in total Lot 1 – Functional skills maths and English qualifications up to L2 £65,000 Lot 2 – Digital skills qualifications up to L2 £65,000 Lot 3 – Sector...
by Paul Mitchell | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. Click here for more information and to get involved.
