by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has published its response to the second stage consultation for the DfE’s review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 in England. A summary of the concerns that Ofqual has raised on the reforms can be read in this article. The deadline for responding to the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DWP has published information and resources for leaders, managers and practitioners helping to reduce the impact of potentially damaging inter-parental conflict on children.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has launched a ‘Build Back Better Council’, bringing together business leaders from across the British economy to work in partnership with the government to share their views on the economy, provide a commercial perspective on policy and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics has published Coronavirus: Economic Impact briefing which examines the economic impact of the crisis to date and outlines the key issues for the outlook. It summarises policy measures introduced to mitigate the economic effects of...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated its ‘Keeping children safe in education – for schools and colleges’ guidance to reflect legal changes following EU exit, including guidance on checking the past conduct of individuals who have lived or worked overseas.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 18, 2021 | Uncategorised
SCTP are working with East Sussex County Council and the South East LEP to generate some social media content, to help promote apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week (8-14 February). We’d like your help in sharing apprenticeship-related stories over...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 17, 2021 | Uncategorised
The University and College Union has said that university teaching must remain online for the remainder of the academic year for safety reasons. It has said that it will ballot its members to strike if university staff are made to return to campuses.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 16, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Prime Minister has appointed a new Special Envoy on Girls’ Education. Helen Grant MP as special envoy will lead efforts to improve learning and get 40 million more girls in primary and secondary school in developing countries by 2025.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 15, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE and Ofqual have launched consultations on the approach to awarding GCSE, AS and A level grades and general and vocational qualifications in 2021 following the cancellation of exams. They want to hear views on their proposals that a student’s grade in a subject...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 15, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DWP’s latest Touchbase newsletter includes a roundup of recent DWP announcements on support for employers, benefit claimants and businesses.
