by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 22, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published a research report to understand the causes and effects of changes in apprenticeship starts at Level 2 and 3.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 21, 2020 | Uncategorised
This article looks at the DfE’s preparation ahead of the upcoming FE white paper, which the DfE has said will be published later this year.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 21, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Treasury has announced that the Chancellor has decided to conduct a one-year Spending Review in order to prioritise the response to Covid-19, and its focus on supporting jobs. The Review is due to be in the last weeks of November.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 21, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published version 4 of the AEB funding and performance management rules 2020 to 2021. It has updated the definition of unemployed (page 38) to reflect changes the DWP has made to the take-home pay threshold for Universal Credit. It has also included in...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 21, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published a note about Adult Education Budget (AEB) achievements which may be affected by delayed assessments. It says ‘there may be AEB achievements that will not be recorded in time for R14 and subsequently will not be funded through our usual...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 21, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that new legislation has come into force to allow more redundant apprentices to complete their apprenticeship. Currently, the ESFA funds apprentices to complete if they are made redundant within six months of their final day of training. The...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 21, 2020 | Uncategorised
Latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Reminder: apprenticeship service new employer agreement; 3. Reminder: funding claims 2019 to 2020 – final claim; 4. Reminder: submit your final 2019 to 2020 ILR; 5. Information:...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 21, 2020 | Uncategorised
SCTP member East Sussex College Group has appointed a new CEO and Principal, Rebecca Conroy. Further details can be read here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 21, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2020, which celebrates the best of England’s large apprenticeship employers. Congratulations to SCTP member Learning Curve Group who were among those named on the list.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 21, 2020 | Uncategorised
East Sussex County Council are holding an online event on 3 November 2020 at 18:00 for anyone who would like to find out more about becoming a ESCC Councillor. It will be part of the Be A Councillor campaign and will give people the chance to ask questions and discuss...
