by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Dfe has published follow-up survey results to the College Staff Survey 2018. The earlier 2018 survey findings provided data on the factors that may lead to retention difficulties in the sector. The follow-up survey, conducted in 2019, focussed on those who have...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
A report published by the Open University claims that employers are spending £6.6 billion due to skills gaps. The report which surveyed 1000 businesses in July and August, revealed just over half of them were suffering skills shortages with money spent on temporary...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA’s MyESF team is researching user interaction with the 16 to 19 allocation statement and its supporting guidance and would like to speak to individuals who work with the statement. They are particularly looking for individuals from independent training...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that it is establishing a team to manage large providers and a team that will focus on working with independent training providers (ITPs). It has said that the team will allow them to better understand the providers’ priorities and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
The NHS Test and Trace App will be launched in England and Wales on Thursday 24 September 2020, available to people aged 16+. The App is designed to slow the spread of the virus by alerting people who may have been exposed to infection so that they can take action....
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has issued a reminder that 30 September is the deadline for independent learning providers, who received financial support due to COVID-19 affecting student recruitment, to submit a business case.
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA is launching a new View Your Payments interface to all post-16 MYESF users. Feedback can be provided on the new interface on the new page. Full details are available here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
A reminder that the National Apprenticeship Awards 2020 are now open for applications until 25 September. The award categories are Intermediate Level Apprentice, Advanced Level Apprentice, Higher or Degree Level Apprentice, Apprenticeship Champion, Rising Star, SME...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA is currently developing an online form for schools and colleges to claim essential additional costs associated with running exams in the autumn, including exam fees charged by awarding organisations, alternative sites and invigilation. They are looking for...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
Ofsted has published some research they conducted into subcontracting in FE and skills and relevant aspects of inspection practice. Ofsted is seeking to make inspecting and reporting on subcontracted provision more comprehensive and transparent and the report outlines...
