by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics has published the latest ‘Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society‘ data. This is early experimental data on the impact of the coronavirus on the UK economy and society. These faster indicators are created...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics has published the latest young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) data. The data shows that in April to June 2020, an estimated 11.1% of all people aged 16 to 24 years were NEET. An estimated 39% of those NEET...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE announced on 17 August that GCSE and A level students would now receive teacher assessed grades. Following much criticism about the previous standardisation process implemented, the government and Ofqual have agreed to revert to the centre assessment grades,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
Minister for Employment, Mims Davies, has spoken about how the government’s Kickstart scheme will focus on creating opportunities for under 25 year olds.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 19, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden, recently visited West Sussex visitor attractions to hear the challenges faced by the tourism industry.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 19, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Manage your education and skills funding service (MyESF) team are looking to speak to individuals at FE colleges, school sixth forms and special post-16 institutions that work with the 16 to 19 allocation statement. They are conducting research into user...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 19, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that it is in the process of issuing allocations to providers as part of the COVID-19 recovery package. Allocation statements will be available on Manage your education and skills funding (MYESF). They have said that contracts will be updated...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 19, 2020 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Action: further education (FE) college capital funding allocations available on Manage your education and skills funding service; 3. Reminder: subcontractor declaration 31 August...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 19, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Treasury has published a comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in August 2020.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 19, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has provided guidance on how to access Child Trust Fund accounts. These accounts were set up from 2002 by parents or the HMRC and young people have access to them when they turn 18.
