by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
Pearson has released a report examining the effectiveness of Level 3 BTEC qualifications in Health and Social Care. Its report says there is strong evidence to demonstrate that these BTECs are preparing the next generation of healthcare workers, providing vital...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Upp Foundation, an independent Higher Education charity, has published two reports on the role of universities in the ‘levelling up’ agenda, and on addressing the forthcoming employment crisis. The COVID-19 Jobs Report and the Levelling Up Towns Report, can be...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
QAA, who quality assure Access to HE courses, has published a statement regarding the Access to HE Diploma qualification as part of the government’s current consultation on the review of post-16 qualifications at Level 3 in England.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Progressive Policy Think Tank has released a publication called Going further: The case for investing in Further Education and adult skills. Its policy recommendations include commitment to increasing per pupil spend for 16-19 years in colleges and sixth forms...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC), an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, has published its opinion on the Home Office’s impact assessment of the Changes to the Immigration Rules for...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The deadline for applications for the following government business loan schemes has been extended to 31 January 2021: The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme which helps small and medium-sized businesses to access loans and other kinds of finance up to £5...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
Post apprenticeship (or any other) vacancies to the web, receive online applications back, and set up assessments/interviews all in one place. enrola.co.uk Our new iPegs integration now means that you can sign learners up digitally as well. Call 020 3488 7235 or email...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published version 2 of the apprenticeships technical funding guide from August 2020. This explains how funding will work for apprenticeship standards starting on or after 1 August 2020, including how they will calculate provider payments. The update from...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, gave a speech at the Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) annual conference. His speech included lockdown measures, government support for business, Brexit, skills and infrastructure.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
City and Guilds has launched a new report Act Now, looking at how to address unemployment and reskilling to support the country’s recovery. It argues that “government should devolve more skills funding to a regional level and give regions more autonomy to...
