by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has given an update on an extension to the offer from mobile network operators for free data for financially disadvantaged families who do not have broadband at home and rely on mobile data to access the internet to help children participate in remote...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Chancellor announced the Budget on 3 March with a range of measures to support the testing and vaccination programme for Covid-19, financial support for businesses, and further funding to support traineeships and for apprenticeship incentive payments. A list of...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DWP Restart Team has announced that the final stage of Restart Programme ITT has just been launched. They state that the final version of Restart Documents including Final Offer ITT Documents supplemented by Restart Bidder Q & A Log are saved and available in...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Social Security Advisory Committee has published a report assessing the impact of COVID-19 on the benefits system and the measures needed to get people back to work.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published a document outlining different approaches that FE colleges have taken in delivering remote and blended learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each example has links to useful resources which may help other providers.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
Ofsted has released a video featuring inspectors discussing some good practice they have seen on remote education for children and young people with SEND. These findings are from their autumn and spring term interim visits.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
The House of Commons Library has published a research briefing entitled ‘Women and the economy’ which provides statistics and analysis on women’s participation in the labour market and in business. It provides an overview of the financial effect of the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
We’re delighted to announce that Cute Dog Consulting has become the latest full member of SCTP. A word from our new member: Cute Dog Consulting is a female disability lead social enterprise based in West Sussex. We specialise in training provision for those with...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated its guidance for education providers on safe working in education. It has also updated the guidance on the use of face coverings for schools and other education institutions with new advice on the use of face coverings.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Resolution Foundation has published another report on the effects of the coronavirus crisis on the UK labour market. The report examines the impact of the third lockdown on the labour market and looks at what the crisis having dragged on for almost a whole year...