by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 6, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article focuses on what training providers need to know, or what has still to be answered, regarding the new lockdown rules, covering whether centres should be closed, assessments, functional skills grades and the possibility of a new provider relief...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 6, 2021 | Uncategorised
UCAS has announced that the January equal consideration deadline for applications for students applying to start university or college in 2021 has been extended to 29 January 2021.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 6, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article looks at the calls on the government to do more to support employers in all sectors following the latest lockdown news.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 6, 2021 | Uncategorised
At the end of December, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was extended to 30 April 2021. The guidance has now been updated with updated information for employers if their employees are unable to work because they have caring responsibilities resulting from...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 6, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has announced an investment of £213 million in UK science facilities. The investment, delivered through the government’s World Class Labs funding scheme and made through 7 of UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) research councils, covers investments in...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 6, 2021 | Uncategorised
The AI Council, which is an independent expert committee providing advice to the Government on Artificial Intelligence (AI), has published a report providing recommendations to help the government’s strategic direction on AI. The report states that estimates...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 6, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE and the Education Secretary have released a statement on the support for young people to continue with their education during the latest lockdown. It includes the expectation of schools to provide high-quality remote learning, the cancellation of GCSEs and A...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 6, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published its course directory for December 2020 containing information on courses offered by learning providers who are contracted with it.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
Following the new lockdown announcement on 4 January, the Chancellor has announced one-off top up grants for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses worth up to £9,000 per property to help businesses through to the Spring. A further £594 million is also being made...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government announced a new national lockdown on 4 January. The guidance announced that Colleges, primary and secondary schools will remain open for vulnerable children and the children of critical workers only. All other children will learn remotely until February...
