by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the following updates: Quarterly economic commentary: April to June 2020 – economic commentary for the latest quarterly national accounts, prices and labour market indicators. UK business; activity, size and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that its Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers rankings will be announced during a special live broadcast on the afternoon of Wednesday 21 October. The broadcast will feature a full countdown of the new rankings, with analysis and research about the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA is running three webinars in October specifically for training providers on the incentives announced in the Chancellor’s ‘Plan for jobs’. The webinars will be led by a training provider who will share their experiences of working alongside and influencing...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Education Secretary has announced that Ofsted will become the single body responsible for the inspection of the quality of apprenticeship training provision at all levels. From 1 April 2021, Ofsted will take on responsibility for inspecting level 6 and 7...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Information: November financial collection from colleges; 3. Information: January 2021 financial statements submission; 4. Information: Ofsted to inspect level 6 and 7...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published its course directory for September 2020 containing information on courses offered by learning providers who are contracted with it.
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has appointed Stephen van Rooyen as chair of the Skills and Productivity Board. The DfE says the Board will provide expert advice on how to make sure the courses and qualifications on offer to students across the country are...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has launched a new support service for teachers and trainers new to the FE sector. The service, which will be known as the New FE Teacher Supportline, is entirely confidential and offers a telephone or email helpline...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Prime Minister delivered a speech on 29 September introducing the Lifetime Skills Guarantee. His speech outlines plans to upgradeFE colleges with capital investment, expand apprenticeships, fund free technical courses for adults, equivalent to A levels, extend...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced £27 million funding for the Think Ahead programme in order to recruit up to 480 mental health social workers. The Think Ahead programme offers graduates and those looking to change career a paid route into...
