by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
Providers offering T Levels that started in 2020, or are due to start in 2021 or 2022, can now update their course details directly on the National Careers Service’s ‘Publish to the course directory’ platform. A walkthrough demonstration video is available on...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published the funding rates and formula guidance for academic year 2021 to 2022 for 16 to 19 year olds. The updates which have been made can be seen here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Register of Training Organisations (ROTO) will be formally decommissioned on 31 July 2021. The ESFA has now set the interim measures for managing subcontracting until the externally assessed standard is introduced in 2022 to 2023. It has said: “We will...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE recently announced details of financial support for FE teacher training for the 2021 to 2022 academic year, in priority subjects, for skilled non-graduates as well as graduates. The in-service grants are paid to a trainee’s employer to help provide the trainee...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Information: further education (FE) workforce data collection staff specification; 3. Information: FE teacher training grants and bursaries available for a further academic year...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
Ofsted’s guidance for FE and skills providers has been updated to reflect changes coming into force from 15 March. Ofsted will carry out new provider monitoring visits to new providers that have not yet received one. It will discontinue progress monitoring...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
A new coalition of health and education experts has met to look at the impact of the pandemic on the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people and education staff across England. The coalition agreed to take forward actions across a range of areas,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Education and Training Foundation is running four webinars to support managers to develop the digital capabilities of teachers and trainers within their organisations for remote, blended and in-class delivery. The webinars are on 22 and 23 March, and details can...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
A new national survey is being launched to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the wellbeing of the FE workforce. The survey closes on 30 April and staff working in any role in the FE sector are encouraged to take part in this short and anonymous...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Education & Training Foundation has given evidence at the Environmental Audit Committee’s inquiry into Green Jobs, arguing that investment in the FE workforce is critical to train those moving into jobs that will support green growth. Further details can...