by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 24, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) in collaboration with the Sutton Trust has published a report that looks at the role universities play in social mobility in Britain. The research finds that young people from low income homes are four times more likely to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 23, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Resolution Foundation has published a report assessing the permanent implications of Covid-19 for the UK’s labour market. This article, talking about the report, highlights that workforce participation has fallen among older workers.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 23, 2021 | Uncategorised
The House of Commons Library has published a briefing summarising trends in unemployment rates and looks at how rates vary by ethnicity, age and gender.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 23, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that the theme for National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2022 will be ‘Build the Future’. This theme continues for its second NAW, which will take place between 7 and 13 February 2022. NAW will focus on encouraging individuals of any age to reach...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 22, 2021 | Uncategorised
New government legislation will announce that all new homes and buildings will be required to install electric vehicle charge points from next year. The government states that ‘England will lead the world to mandate such building regulations, kicking off a...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 22, 2021 | Uncategorised
The House of Commons Library has published a research briefing on Coronavirus: Getting people back into work, providing information on the measures that are being put in place to get people back into work.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 22, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE’s Introduction to T Levels guidance has been updated to reflect the changes to English and maths requirements for T Levels. The guidance now states ‘Students will also be required to work towards the attainment of maths and English if they have not...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 22, 2021 | Uncategorised
The final of the National Apprenticeship Awards is being broadcast live on Wednesday 1 December from 20:00 and will run for 90 minutes. You can register to watch the ceremony here. You need to register by Tuesday 30 November.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ‘Moving on up!’ scheme supports East Sussex residents, living in supported and temporary accommodation, to secure an apprenticeship or employment, and permanent housing. Employers participating in the scheme can claim a £4,000 employer incentive and receive...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 19, 2021 | Uncategorised
The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) has announced that the NatWest’s ‘Expert in Residence’ scheme is now available in the South East to help female entrepreneurs realise their growth ambitions. The programme has a dedicated person who is based in a...
