by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 29, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published a National Tutoring Programme policy paper which includes its impact so far and plans for the academic year 2021/22.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 29, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Prime Minister has chaired a meeting of the Build Back Better Business Council. The Council brings together business leaders from across the British economy to work in partnership with the government to share their views on the economy, provide a commercial...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 29, 2021 | Uncategorised
Twelve education organisations, including the Association of School and College Leaders and the Sixth Form Colleges Association, have written to the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson about their concerns about the DfE removing funding from BTECs, and arguing that...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has announced the launch of the National Disability Strategy which sets out the government’s vision to improve the everyday lives of disabled people. The strategy sets out 100 immediate commitments supported by £1.6billion of funding. The government...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
Congratulations to East Sussex College Group who have been successful in a collaborative bid for the College collaboration fund, a peer-support programme to help FE colleges share good practice and develop quality improvement priorities.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that from September it will be taking a “more proactive and preventative approach to identifying and supporting colleges that may face challenges”. It will run a pilot where any college will be able to request expert help and support...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
A reminder that the DfE is running a consultation seeking views on its proposals for reforming the FE funding and accountability systems. The consultation sets out its proposals to reform the adult skills funding system so it is simpler, outcome-focused and more...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) which says some under 18s can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Eligible individuals include students aged 16 to 18 years who are employed in, studying or in training for health...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched phase 2 of its Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund. The Fund provides grants to boost decarbonisation skills and unlock decarbonisation in the public sector. Phase 2 provides up to £15...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorised
As part of the subcontracting reforms, the ESFA has developed an externally assured subcontracting standard which will replace the existing subcontracting audit process from 2022 to 2023. The subcontracting standard document sets out the requirements for all providers...
