by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DWP has published a new guidance page for employers who want to apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant. It talks through how the scheme works and how to apply. It has also updated its Kickstart Scheme promotional employer guide to reflect the removal of the minimum of...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Reminder: mid-year funding claims for 2020 to 2021; 3. Information: delayed adult education budget (AEB) assessments; 4. Information: updated apprenticeship funding rules 2020 to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has updated its apprenticeship assessments guidance page. Updates include adding the new find an end-point assessment organisation service. This update is also included on the support for employers page too.
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
Ofsted has announced that all planned inspection activity will be carried out remotely until 8 March at the earliest, in line with new government advice.
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has added a new version of ‘Providing apprenticeships during the coronavirus outbreak’ with updated information on face-to-face training and when to consider a break in an apprenticeship.
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Treasury has announced that almost 20,000 jobs in film and television have already been protected by a government-backed scheme to get screen productions back up and running again. The £500 million Film and TV Production Restart Scheme, part of the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 2, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced that an additional £50 million will be available to support university students impacted by the pandemic, for example those facing additional costs for alternative accommodation, loss of employment, or extra costs to access their teaching...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) is offering six grants of £3,000 to support short reflective explorations to develop digital skills through engagement with the EdTech award scheme and community of practice facilities on the Enhance Digital Teaching...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DWP has updated its list of employers that have signed up to the Disability Confident scheme. The Disability Confident scheme aims to help employers make the most of the opportunities provided by employing disabled people. It is voluntary and has been developed by...
by Sarah Sawyer | Feb 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated the details of the Further Education Capital Transformation Fund which gives FE colleges and designated institutions the opportunity to bid for investment in capital projects that address the upgrading of their FE estate. They have now added a list...
