by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 17, 2021 | Uncategorised
Former education secretary Kenneth Baker has announced that he is seeking to amend the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill to put the clause which mandates schools and colleges to give training providers the opportunity to talk to students of certain ages about...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 17, 2021 | Uncategorised
This blog post from the Institute for Employment Studies (IES), looks at measures being delivered to support youth employment, which rely strongly on cross-sector and inter-agency work. The IES has developed a set of ‘what works’ resources, including a partnership...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 17, 2021 | Uncategorised
Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) are reminding local businesses that there is a deadline of 30 June for applying for a restart business grant to cover the three months from 1 April to 30 June.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 17, 2021 | Uncategorised
Charities and organisations tackling loneliness in their communities will be able to apply to the second round of the government’s £4 million Local Connections Fund from 28 June. To mark Loneliness Awareness Week, the government has issued an update on the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 17, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article from People Management looks at the importance of educating staff when it comes to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 17, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest edition of the ESFA’s business update: 1. Apply now: incentive payment for hiring a new apprentice; 2. New publication: The road to a quality apprenticeship; 3. £1000 cash boost for employers to support T Level industry placements; 4. New T Levels employer...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 17, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published a research report on post-16 education and labour market activities and outcomes for children that were in care. It has also published a technical report for the education and labour market pathways of individuals.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 17, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article, from job site Indeed, looks at the impact of Brexit on the UK labour market and how some recruiters who have previously relied on EU workers will need to rethink their recruitment strategies.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 17, 2021 | Uncategorised
A new study has been published looking at the drive to reskill and upskill employees, how much different countries are investing in their employees skills and which skills are being prioritised.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 17, 2021 | Uncategorised
COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma, spoke at the British Chamber of Commerce’s Global Annual Conference, urging businesses to join the Race to Zero campaign ahead of the UN climate change summit this November. The transcript of his speech is available...