by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
Ofsted has set out its plans for the return to inspection in schools and further education providers, as well as plans for inspections and regulatory work in early years and social care. Their return to inspection will happen in phases, with no graded inspections...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has published a statement on exams and assessments for 2021, how they support exams going ahead next summer and how grading and adapting exams are being planned. It has published research into the predictability of exam papers in the context of 2021 exams. It...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced extra measures to support students ahead of next summer’s exams. It has said that “In recognition of the challenges faced by students this year, grades will be more generous, students will be given advance notice of some topic areas,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has developed the T Level Professional Development (TLPD) offer for FE staff delivering T Levels. The TLPD platform offers courses and useful resources and helps staff strengthen their T Level delivery through a tailored CPD...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated its FE operational guidance for FE and skills providers on what to do during the COVID-19 outbreak to maintain provision, by updating the guidance on ensuring access to education on-site for students who need it, the expectations for education...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Reminder: new providers applying for the industry placements – Capacity and Delivery Fund (CDF) from the 2021 to 2022 academic year; 3. Reminder: R04 individualised learner...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
Following the government’s recent publication of its plan for a green industrial revolution, the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) is setting up a new green apprenticeships advisory panel. The panel will advise where existing...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has published a blog updating on the progress of the consultation on the proposed new approach for making apprenticeship funding band recommendations. They have published a funding consultation...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published its course directory for November 2020 containing information on courses offered by learning providers who are contracted with it.
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Association of Apprentices is an independent membership organisation for apprentices providing support, information and guidance beyond what apprentices may receive from an employer and/or training provider. The goal is for this to be a user-led community –...
