by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
Congratulations to SCTP members Go Train Ltd, Learning Curve Group, Maximus UK, Seetec and Twin Training for being awarded a place on the Commercial Agreement for Employment and Health Related Services (CAEHRS). The DWP has now announced the full list of organisations...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) held its AGM on 2 October. The AGM focussed on the value of diversity for businesses with delegates hearing from speakers about what could be done to tackle the diversity, inclusivity and racial quality agenda,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that the first time request form for Advanced Learner Loans is now available on GOV.UK. Completed request forms must be sent to AllFacility.REQUESTS@education.gov.uk before 17:00 on Friday 16 October 2020.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has produced a statement about Functional Skills assessments in apprenticeships and the delays caused by COVID-19 restrictions. It says it is aware some learners and providers continue to be affected and are unable to access these assessments in the workplace...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published a video on YouTube highlighting the support available through the Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices. The video can be shared with both employers and apprentices, explaining what the service is, the benefits and how to access it. It has...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA is hosting two webinars on 28 October about off the job training, one for employers and one for training providers. More information and registration details are here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Reminder: funding claims 2019 to 2020 – final claim; 3. Information: latest Apprenticeship Service support webinars; 4. Information: The Redundancy Support Service for...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education has updated its guidance for schools and FE providers on the initial supply of COVID-19 home testing kits for pupils, teachers and staff to provide further information on the distribution of test kits for symptomatic staff and how schools...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has announced the creation of its Global Travel Taskforce, which will consider what steps the government can take, both domestically and on the international stage, to enable the safe and sustainable recovery of international travel.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Department for International Trade has announced that British businesses will be able to continue bidding for public sector contracts around the world worth over £1.3 trillion a year. The Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) Committee confirmed the UK can join...
