by Sarah Sawyer | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published details of the institutions in the running for the second wave of the Institutes of Technology (IoT) competition. Congratulations to SCTP members Chichester College Group and the Universities of Brighton and Sussex, who are partnered in one of...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published details about the education staff wellbeing charter. This charter is a declaration of support for and set of commitments to, the wellbeing and mental health of everyone working in education. The charter is voluntary and schools and colleges can...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Prime Minister has announced that planned easements are to go ahead on 17 May. This includes the majority of the indoor and remaining outdoor economy can reopen, and gathering limits will increase indoors and outdoors. Guidance for close contact between friends...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated its guidance on the free courses and qualifications available for adults as part of the Lifetime Skills Guarantee. It has added information about a temporary extension to the length of time people can undertake training to develop work-related...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced more than £17 million to improve mental health and wellbeing support in schools and colleges. The new funding will help to train thousands of senior mental health leads, for school and college staff and to provide helpful resources
by Sarah Sawyer | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government is calling on business and industry leaders around the world to take action to address climate change as it hosts a Business 7 Summit as part of its G7 Presidency.
by Sarah Sawyer | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Brighton & Hove Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony. There are opportunities to be a headline sponsor, a supporting sponsor or to sponsor one of the special awards featured at the event. The sponsorship pack can be...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Tackling Loneliness Network, formed as part of the government’s plan to tackle loneliness during coronavirus, has published ‘Emerging Together: The Tackling Loneliness Network Action Plan’, a report outlining actions its members and government are...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 7, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DWP’s latest Touchbase newsletter includes a roundup of recent DWP announcements on support for employers, benefit claimants and businesses.
by Sarah Sawyer | May 7, 2021 | Uncategorised
Simon Lebus, the interim Chief Regulator of Ofqual, gave a speech at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference about Ofqual’s role in the apprenticeship system. The transcript of his speech is available here.