by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 14, 2021 | Uncategorised
This FE Week article looks at the latest news from the ESFA on AEB procurement following a recent provider webinar. The ESFA has stated that the procurement timeline has not been finalised in terms of exact dates, but that it plans to publish the tender in early...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 14, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Business Minister has written an open letter to all UK employers asking them to take some simple steps to ensure their organisation is spotting signs of domestic abuse and helping their staff find the right support. The letter follows the publication of the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 14, 2021 | Uncategorised
The second stage of the DfE’s consultation for the review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below, has had its deadline extended to 31 January 2021.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 14, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Disability Unit has launched a survey to help the Government with understanding the barriers that disabled people face and how to improve the lives of disabled people. The survey will be open until 23 April 2021. Responses received before 13 February 2021 will...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 13, 2021 | Uncategorised
As part of the government changes to higher technical education at Level 4 and 5, the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has launched a consultation to seek feedback on the digital Higher Technical Qualifications which have been submitted as...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 13, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has launched its annual state of the nation report, UK Poverty, on the nature and scale of poverty across the UK, and how it affects people struggling to stay afloat.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 13, 2021 | Uncategorised
Trade Unions and organisations, including the Association of Colleges, the Association of Employment and Learning Providers, Sixth Form Colleges Association and the University and College Union, have written a letter calling on the government to prioritise education...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 13, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced that will distribute a further 300,000 laptops and tablets to help disadvantaged children and young people learn at home. It has stated that as part of the Get Help with Technology Programme, the 300,000 boost takes the total number of laptops...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 13, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published guidance for ESFA funded training providers on record keeping and retention.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 13, 2021 | Uncategorised
A reminder that the ESFA is carrying out a short survey for training providers that deliver traineeships, and for employers that have or plan to offer traineeships work placements over the next few months. The surveys close on Friday 29 January.
