by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Treasury has published a comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in January 2021.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
Following the national lockdown that came into effect on 5 January 2021, Ofsted has reviewed its inspection activities. Full and short inspections will remain suspended for the time being, taking account of the evolving COVID-19 situation. It has stated that from 25...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
The National Careers Service Virtual Careers Fair takes place on 27 and 28 January, bringing together a range of speakers to talk about their current opportunities and give first-hand industry insight. The event is split into two days: Exhibition day on Wednesday 27...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA is running a webinar on Wednesday 27 January 2021 at 12:00 discussing how colleges can support employers to access funding through the apprenticeship service. The webinar will include information on what the experience should feel like for the employer, how...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
Following the announcement to extend incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice until end March 2021, the ESFA has updated the ESFA Apprenticeship Agreement for Employers. The latest version of the agreement will be available for employers to accept through their...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
Following the ESFA’s response to the subcontracting consultation, it extended the deadline from 31 December 2020 to 31 January 2021 for the following: 16 to 19 provision only: requests to continue with existing “distance learning” arrangements in 2021 to 2022 16...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced further information regarding the extension to its Get Help with Technology programme to support disadvantaged students in further education to access remote education. To ensure that they can fulfil orders, the DfE will invite FE providers to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 20, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has said that in line with previous guidance about the asymptomatic testing programme in secondary schools and colleges for staff, pupils and students, that adult students can be tested if they are attending college onsite.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 20, 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: FE and Skills White Paper release; 4. Information: rapid asymptomatic testing of adults who are attending...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 19, 2021 | Uncategorised
The C2C LEP has recently introduced board champion roles within their Skills 360 Board. A key element of these sector-focused roles is the introduction of sector spotlights. This involves a presentation to the Board of an overview of the specific sector, followed by a...
