by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorised
MPs, business leaders, unions and the House of Commons Treasury Committee are urging the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak to consider an extension to the furlough scheme which is currently due to end on 31 October. The Treasury produced a report with recommendations for the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorised
10 September was suicide prevention day and as part of this year’s campaign Health Education England (HEE) launched a suite of new education and learning resources and training modules which can be accessed by organisations to support the mental well-being of staff,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has announced that it is investing £147 million, backed by further funding from industry, to support businesses to implement new tech to boost their manufacturing productivity, helping them reach new customers, create thousands of new highly skilled...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorised
A research project report from Ofsted and the National Governance Association has been published looking at the challenges for school governance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Institute of Hospitality is running an online event on Tuesday 29 September at 15.00, called ‘Inspiring Hospitality Careers’. This will feature a panel of award-winning experts and industry leaders participating in a unique Q&A session where...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has, speaking to Universities UK members, set out his aims for achieving excellence in higher education.
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has published a policy paper on their plans to achieve significant reductions in bureaucracy for the research, innovation and higher education sectors.
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has launched an employer survey to find out their views on the package of financial support on offer from the government for apprenticeships and to learn more about redundancies and possible outcomes...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
Jisc, in partnership with the AoC, has published a research report, shaping the digital future of FE and Skills. The report aims to establish a consensus on what “good” looks like for learners and staff working remotely and to realise the potential of technology to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced that it is changing the law around funding for apprentices who are made redundant. Currently the ESFA funds apprentices to complete if they are made redundant within six months of their final day of training. This support will be extended to also...