by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 6, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has clarified the funding eligibility rules for Afghans arriving in England. It says that all Afghan adults, who are being resettled through the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS), are immediately...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 6, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that it is running a webinar for providers to explain the importance of initial assessment prior to commencing an apprenticeship and how the newly published guidance can help with initial assessment and the recognition of prior learning. The...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 6, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Reminder: 16 to 19 tuition fund 2021 to 2022 form; 2. Reminder: our consultation on plans to simplify funding for all adult skills training is closing on 7 October 2021; 3. Information: preparing your final ILR return for 2020...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 6, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Centre for Ageing Better has published a Good Recruitment Guide for Older Workers to help employers become more age-inclusive. This article highlights the Centre’s views that workers aged 50 and older could be ‘locked out of work’ by ageism in...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has published a blog from the route review panel chairs of the creative and design route about the importance of creative industries and apprenticeships.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has announced which organisations will develop, deliver and award the qualifications for the fourth wave of T Levels to be taught from 2023.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Resolution Foundation and the London School of Economics have published a report entitled The Carbon Crunch, outlining how net zero can be placed at the centre of the UK’s economic strategy and the importance of the next decade in getting back on track to our...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has announced over £500 million to expand its Plan for Jobs initiatives. The £3000 incentive payment for employers to recruit an apprentice has been extended to 31 January 2022. The Kickstart scheme is being extended to March 2022 and will be open to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article discusses Alex Burghart’s, the new skills minister, comments about Level 2 qualifications at the recent Conservative Party Conference. During the panel, he said that people who need a Level 2 qualification to step up into apprenticeships and the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
October is Black History Month, further information including links to Education & Training pages can be found here. The BAME Apprenticeships Awards, now in their sixth year, have been announced. Congratulations to SCTP member Learning Curve Group for being...
