by Paul Mitchell | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
This study by the Office for National Statistics looks at attitudes and reasons behind those aged 50 to 70 years leaving the labour market at some point in 2021, in Great Britain between 8 to 13 February 2022.
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
This briefing note from the Institute of Employment Studies sets out analysis of the Labour Market Statistics published this morning. The analysis mainly draws on Labour Force Survey (LFS) data, which is the main household survey that collects official figures on...
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Government will be expanding the additional training flexibility for Universal Credit claimants until April 2023. Universal Credit claimants in the intensive work search group will be able to attend full-time, work-related training opportunities lasting up to 16...
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
The apprenticeship programme responded quickly to support apprentices, employers, training providers, end-point assessment (EPA) organisations and external quality assurance providers, in dealing with and responding to the impact of COVID-19. On 31 March 2022, the...
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
In February 2022, the ESFA launched the new Register of Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies. Flexi-Job Apprenticeship agencies will enable employers in sectors with project-based employment models, such as creative, construction and digital, to make much greater use of...
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Free Courses for Jobs offer, which was launched in April 2021, gives eligible adults the chance to access their first Level 3 qualification for free. In addition, from April, any adult in England who is earning under the National Living Wage or is unemployed, will...
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has now opened a registration portal to allow providers not currently delivering T Levels to register their intention to do so from the 2024 to 2025 academic year. All providers funded to deliver 16 to 19 study programmes will be able to register their...
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
At a House of Lords event this week the Chair of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, Baroness Ruby McGregor Smith set out the Institute’s skills vision set out their ‘Employer Centred – Future Facing’ strategic plan. Ruby also stressed the...
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
A new report from the Institute of Employment Studies entitled ‘Good Quality Work: Youth Voices From Across The UK’ shares the findings of research into young peoples’ views and perceptions of the quality of work, their experiences in work, and the...
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
This report from the Resolution Foundation looks at the current and potential state of the economy.
