by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 11, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP’s latest Touchbase newsletter includes a roundup of recent DWP announcements. This issue includes an update on the Lifetime Skills Guarantee and details of a new scheme to support vulnerable people, whereby the government is inviting local organisations to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 11, 2020 | Uncategorised
Emsi recently ran a webinar entitled ‘Looking back on a turbulent year for the UK Labour Market.’ Slides from the presentation can be seen here and the recording is available on YouTube here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 11, 2020 | Uncategorised
The House of Commons Library has published a briefing on the measures that the government has announced that have been put in place to get people back into work.
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 11, 2020 | Uncategorised
2020 – a year of challenge, change and uncertainty. Our sector has rightly worked tirelessly to ensure learners of all ages are supported to continue with their studies and offered a whole host of wellbeing and mental health support. It’s so important to ensure...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 11, 2020 | Uncategorised
Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) are looking for feedback on their post Covid recovery planning document. The list of possible actions are at the end of the document, and further information can be read here. If you have any further comment or feedback to add,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 11, 2020 | Uncategorised
We’re delighted to announce that Cognassist has become the latest associate member of SCTP. A word from our new member: 1 in 5 learners in the UK leave education with no basic qualifications. Whilst we’ve made significant progress to reduce barriers to education, we’re...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Social Mobility Commission has published a report which gives employers the latest tools and tips to analyse the socio-economic background of their workforces and build social inclusion into future recruitment strategies.
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
Due to the disruption of students’ education due to coronavirus, advance information about topics to be covered in GCSE, AS and A level exams in 2021 will be given to students to hlep them manage their revision. For some subjects, students will be given support...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
This article highlights that the prime minister has warned that a no-deal Brexit is a strong possibility. It also describes official forecasts which suggest a no deal will take and extra 2% of the UK’s GDP.
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 9, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics has published analysis on how people spent their time after the March 2020 coronavirus lockdown.
