by Paul Mitchell | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
Students are still much more likely to get good quality careers guidance and advice on going to university than they are about apprenticeships according to the Sutton Trust. In a new report on the state of careers guidance in secondary schools, the social mobility...
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network (ADCN) champions apprenticeships and diversity amongst employers and encourages more people from underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities, women and members of the black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME)...
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
Colleges that responded to an AoC survey reported 3,293 vacancies. The report said this implies a total of 6,000 vacancies across the sector. Click here for more.
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
The ESFA will shortly be extending apprenticeship non-levy procured contracts to cover the 2022 to 2023 financial year. These allocations will include funding to cover the carry in costs of learners who started on or before 31 March 2020. From 1 April 2021, all new...
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
On 2 March the Government launched its consultation on post-16 qualifications at level 2 and below in England. This consultation offers an opportunity to shape the future qualification landscape at level 2 and below, streamlining and improving the quality of post-16...
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
The application window for the third cycle of Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) approvals process has now opened. The government announced plans in 2020 to drive up the quality of level 4 and 5 qualifications and make it far easier for employers and learners to...
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
Latest information from the ESFA including: 1. Reminder: application deadline for the incentive payment for hiring a new apprentice; 2. Information: third cycle for higher technical qualifications announced; 3. Information: teachers’ pay grant (TPG) and teachers’...
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 9, 2022 | Uncategorised
See this FE News article which looks at what else can be done to ensure Gypsy Roma and Traveller children can climb the ladder of educational opportunity.
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 9, 2022 | Uncategorised
Latest news from the Coastal West Sussex Partnership which focusses on strategic business and educational issues on the West Sussex coast.
by Paul Mitchell | Mar 9, 2022 | Uncategorised
This edition focusses on free 2 hour Leadership Sessions on a range of subjects.