by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has announced nine new business-led research partnerships backed with over £75 million to develop new technologies looking at innovations such as tackling climate change and boosting medical research.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has announced details of more than 2,700 organisations being offered nearly £400 million in grants and loans to help the culture and heritage sector reopen and recover.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published a new guide for training providers on delivering high-quality apprenticeships. The guide is intended for both new and existing providers of all types delivering apprenticeships at any level, and providers who are planning to deliver...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published version 5 of the apprenticeship funding rules for 2021 to 2021. The changes made are set out in the summary of changes document on the same page. The apprenticeship funding policy changes from 1 April 2021 can be read here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published information about the closure of the ESFA Information Exchange from 30 April, and the launch of a new Document exchange service. The new Document exchange service can be accessed using existing DfE sign-in credentials. All 2021 to 2022 year...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published an updated version of the apprenticeship accountability statement, which sets out the responsibilities of each organisation with a role in regulating the apprenticeships system.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has introduced regional FE and HE Prevent coordinators to support training providers to build resilience against the dangers of radicalisation. They will do this through strategic engagement with senior leaders and through the provision of advice, support and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates increased on 1 April. The new rates can be seen here and a supporting publication from the Low Pay Commission is available here. The new NMW/NLW has increased to £8.91 per hour (for those 23 and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DWP has updated the Access to Work factsheet for customers and factsheet for employers with the latest rates effective from 1 April 2021. Also updated is its Access to Work guide for its staff.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has announced the details of the free courses and qualifications available for adults as part of the Lifetime Skills Guarantee. The eligibility criteria and how to apply are available here, and the list of free level 3 qualifications available is here....