by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 23, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has released a recording of its recent webinar introducing the provider guide to delivering high quality apprenticeships. The recording is available to watch on the ESFA YouTube channel here. The slides from the webinar can be viewed here and also shared is...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 23, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA is seeking views on approaches to improve financial oversight, reflecting the market in which colleges now operate. It wants to capture views from across further education and would like to hear from college finance directors interested in participating in a...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 23, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Information: Further Education Professional Development Grants pilot 2021 to 2022; 3. Information: Feconnect to be switched off from Thursday 29 July; 4. Information: Submit...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 22, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Education Select Committee has published its report from its inquiry into the educational underachievement of White working-class pupils. This BBC article examines some of the conclusions from the report and comments following its publication. One factor discussed...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 22, 2021 | Uncategorised
Brighton and Hove City Council has announced the publication of a Tourism Recovery Plan for Brighton & Hove, drawn up by the city’s ‘Destination Experience Group’ of tourism business leaders supported by the Council. The plan includes a series of recommendations...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 21, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Resolution Foundation’s analysis of the recently published Labour market statistics for June and be read here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 21, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Tampon Tax Fund allocates the funds generated from the VAT on sanitary products to projects that improve the lives of disadvantaged women and girls. Applications should focus project activities on one of two categories: ending violence against women and girls, or...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 21, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced a £9.5 million FE Professional Development Grants pilot to improve professional development for the FE workforce through FE provider collaboration. Eligible FE providers are being invited to partner up and submit bids for funding to develop...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Apprentice Voice, an organisation run by apprentices, for apprentices, is seeking views from current & past apprentices via their new survey. Apprentices are being encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas on adding value to the apprenticeship experience in...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has updated the guidance on the higher technical education provider growth fund, which was announced recently. The fund is to support capacity-building and readiness to deliver new approved Digital Higher Technical Qualifications from September 2022, and...
