by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Information: changes to reservations for apprenticeship funding from 1 November 2021; 2. Information: incentive payment for hiring a new apprentice; 3. Information: apprenticeship policy In England; 4. Information: increase to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
A new report has been published by Impetus, which looks at whether increasing the school day by 30 minutes will actually have an impact on education outcomes. The report ‘Time Well Spent’ analysed the length of the school day across a random sample of...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
Robert Nitsch, The Chief Operating Officer of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE), has stated that the proposal for a level 2 business administration apprenticeship replacement is “some distance off” the quality bar for apprenticeships....
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Further and Higher Education Minister, Michelle Donelan, has told the Commons Education Committee that she is considering incentivising universities to run degree apprenticeships to encourage all universities to run them. This article contains more information on...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article is written by a former apprentice who is on the Autism Spectrum. She discusses what she feels can be done to help apprentices with autism and/or learning disabilities.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Employment Studies (IES) has published a report which explores the impact of the pandemic on young people, the prospects for future employment growth and how youth employment and participation can be increased.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (the IfATE) has launched its annual stakeholder survey for 2021. It runs this survey each year to get feedback about its work. The survey is open until 12 December.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (the IfATE) has outlined its strategic plan, setting out its key priorities for 2021 to 2024. Its three headline key priorities are delivering for employers, building a more integrated skills system and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 29, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article provides a useful overview of what the Budget and Spending Review announced which affects the FE and skills sector. The Chancellor announced an increase in apprenticeship funding, further funding for T Levels, skills capital investment and further funding...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 29, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA is keen for employers to know about new features which have been added to the Apprenticeship Service. This information, which can be circulated to employers, is designed to keep them up to date with the latest changes, including transferring unspent levy...
