by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest monthly newsletter from the Education & Training Foundation outlines the latest news and support programmes for the FE and skills sector. The ETF’s latest T Level professional development bulletin has also been published.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has added a technical report and some infographics to its recently published ‘Cyber Security Skills in the UK Labour Market 2021’ report, exploring the nature and extent of cyber security skills gaps, skills shortages and job vacancies.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest funding news issued by East Sussex County Council is available, signposting funding opportunities in East Sussex and across the South East.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has announced £250 million additional funding for research and development for scientists and researchers.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
Congratulations to Shelagh Legrave, Chief Executive of Chichester College Group, who has been appointed as the next Further Education Commissioner. She will take up her post in October for a two-year term.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
SCTP members Greater Brighton Metropolitan College and Chichester College Group have announced their intention to merge. The merger will create one of the largest further education groups in the country – consisting of colleges in Brighton, Shoreham, Chichester,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
New research from the CIPD has shown that a third of employers say working from home during the pandemic has boosted productivity, compared to 28% in June last year. The survey also reveals that as Covid-19 restrictions ease, 63% of employers surveyed reported having...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 31, 2021 | Uncategorised
Information from the ESFA from 31 March: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Reminder: Provider Relief Scheme (July to October 2020) – reconciliation returns; 3. Information: post-16 audit code of practice for 2020 to 2021; 4. Information: updated...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 31, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has updated its 16 to 19 financial student support guidance for the 2021 to 2022 academic year.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 31, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has published a report entitled ‘What the first COVID-19 lockdown meant for people in insecure, poor-quality work’, which concludes that it is important for the government to recognise that financial challenges are heightened...