by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 25, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics has published the latest estimates of young people (aged 16 to 24 years) who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 25, 2021 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has published Quarter 3 2021 (July to September) statistics on vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS levels and A levels). The data shows that the number of certificates awarded in 2021 quarter 3 was just over 2.2 million, a 12% increase from...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 25, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published a report presenting findings from a review of the published evidence exploring what work placement and other employability opportunities are made available to HE students and what the benefits and costs are of participating in these...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 25, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published education and training statistics for the UK. It includes data on pupils and teachers, attendance during the coronavirus pandemic information on further education and higher education institutions and staff and students, qualifications gained and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 25, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated the published apprenticeships and traineeship statistics. This release shows full-year final data on apprenticeships and traineeships in England for the 2020/21 academic year (August 2020 to July 2021). This update also includes the latest...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 25, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published full year final data on adult (19+) further education and skills in England for the 2020/21 academic year (August 2020 to July 2021). The figures show that adult government-funded further education and skills participation decreased by 6.0% to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 25, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced new leadership appointments at the Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (AAN). Anthony Impey, Chief Executive Officer of Be the Business, takes over as Chair for a period of 3 years, and Kathryn Marshall, from Lloyds Banking Group, has been...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 25, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published guidance on how to register and apply for DWP accreditation on the Flexible Support Fund Dynamic Purchasing System 2 (FSF DPS) for the provision of work focused activities. This guidance has also been added to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 25, 2021 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has launched a second consultation on its remaining policy proposals and draft ‘Conditions, Requirements and Guidance’ for new Digital Functional Skills qualifications. The qualifications are being introduced by the DfE and will be designed to teach...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 25, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Minister for Employment, Mims Davies, has spoken during Older Workers Week (22 – 28 November) about the need for employers to help support their workforce. She focussed on menopausal women who are the fastest growing demographic in the workplace, but one in...