by Paul Mitchell | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
Following the next phase of the government’s pandemic response, Living with COVID-19, set out by the Prime Minister on 21 February 2022, the ESFA is withdrawing the guidance on providing apprenticeships during the COVID-19 pandemic on 1 April 2022.
by Paul Mitchell | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published the Schools White Paper, Opportunity for All, which sets out plans to make sure every child can reach the full height of their potential.
by Paul Mitchell | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
This briefing note from the Institute for Employment Studies sets out analysis of the Labour Market Statistics. The analysis mainly draws on Labour Force Survey (LFS) data, which is the main household survey that collects official figures on employment, unemployment...
by Paul Mitchell | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
The DfE and the DfHSC are seeking views on their green paper about the changes they want to make to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision (AP) system in England. Click here to get involved and here for information on how to...
by Paul Mitchell | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
The DfE’s response to the National Skills Fund consultation which looked at the three main areas of a) Free level 3 qualifications for adults, b) Skills bootcamps and c) Meeting critical skills needs.
by Paul Mitchell | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
Latest from the ESFA including: 1. Action: gender pay gap reporting 2022; 2. Information: college financial forecasting return (CFFR) and college financial planning handbook (CFPH); 3. Information: college accounts direction 2021 to 2022; 4. Information: help for...
by Paul Mitchell | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
The DfE has informed the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) that some of the sector support it provides through grants will finish on 31 March 2022. Specifically, the impacted ETF programmes are: Basic Skills, Essential Digital Skills, Practitioner Research,...
by Paul Mitchell | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
Latest roundup of DWP announcements.
by Paul Mitchell | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
This one-year (2022-23) fund will provide investment to enable areas across England to reshape their teaching and training provision and update their facilities in preparation for the roll out of the Local Skills Improvement Plans. Details of the purpose of the fund...
by Paul Mitchell | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
Millions of UK workers will receive a pay rise as the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rise comes into effect from 1st April. Click here for more.