by Paul Mitchell | Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
This review by the Institute for Fiscal Studies is concerned with the differences between men and women in all activities that can be labelled as ‘work’ and has produced some interesting findings.
by Paul Mitchell | Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has updated its plans for Covid-19 flexibilities in response to Government announcements this week. There is a summary article and comment here.
by Paul Mitchell | Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
Coronavirus (COVID-19) operational guidance for higher education providers.
by Paul Mitchell | Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
A new Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund grant programme launches today in response to the impact of the winter months and Covid-19 on the mental health and wellbeing on the city’s residents. Grants of up to £10,000 are available to not-for-profit organisations...
by Paul Mitchell | Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
Further education should be prioritised by the Government to ‘achieve levelling up’, according to a new YouGov survey of 1,712 UK adults, commissioned by the Education and Training Foundation. Overall, four in 10 UK adults (40%) said further education should be...
by Paul Mitchell | Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
Ofsted’s Annual Report for 2020-21 can be found here while an article analysing the findings is here. Reflecting on the year, Ofsted says the further education and skills sector was hit “particularly hard” by the pandemic and that “many apprentices found...
by Paul Mitchell | Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education has selected 21 colleges and independent providers to deliver new lorry driver bootcamps. Flexibilities for HGV driver training funded under AEB have also been confirmed. Click here for more.
by Paul Mitchell | Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The 50+ volunteering programme was a government initiative focused on harnessing the skills and experiences of volunteers aged 50 and over. The programme ran from March 2017 to June 2020 and was part of the second phase of the Centre for Social Action Innovation Fund...
by Paul Mitchell | Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
Here is the official press release summarising the changes and an article on the anticipated impact for FE.
by Paul Mitchell | Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
This research briefing published in the House of Commons library looks at: How have student maintenance support levels changed over time? How has the balance between grants and loans changed? What did the ending of grants mean to this and to potential students? What...