by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced six new board members for the Skills and Productivity Board. The Board was announced last month and has been set up to provide independent, evidence-based advice to ministers at the DfE on matters relating to skills and their contribution to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP’s latest Touchbase newsletter includes a roundup of recent DWP announcements on support for employers, benefit claimants and businesses.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Employment Studies (IES) has published its analysis of the ONS Labour Market Statistics for November 2020. The IES has also published a research report looking at the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on single parents.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has announced that it will review the university admissions system. It will set out proposals for consultation in the coming months. The news comes on the same day that Universities UK has published its Fair Admissions Review which aims to build greater...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Social Mobility Commission has published a research report looking at how effective training and careers guidance for frontline or low skilled workers can increase their progression, pay and social mobility.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Social Mobility Commission has published a research report looking at access to adult education and pay progression, examining the link between training and progression from low pay over an 8-year period.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (C2C LEP) is holding their Skills Strategy and Action Plan Launch webinar on Thursday 3 December, from 14:00 to 15:30. The meeting will provide an opportunity to hear about the strategy and their proposed actions to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 12, 2020 | Uncategorised
The BAME apprenticeship awards were celebrated at an online ceremony on 11 November. This article lists all the winning apprentices and employers
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 12, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Sutton Trust has published results of a survey of employers which shows the continuing impact of COVID-19 on apprentices. Their survey found that in April 8% of apprentices had been made redundant and in October that figure had increased to 12%. Almost half had...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 12, 2020 | Uncategorised
South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) Deputy Chair Sarah Dance has recorded a message to the South East business community during the COVID-19 pandemic, reminding them that help is available.