by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
This article looking at furloughed employees, says that figures from HMRC showed that, as of 26 July, 9.5 million people had been placed on furlough, and analysis by the Resolution Foundation suggested fewer than half that number were still on the job retention scheme...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
In a joint letter to Government ministers, a coalition of nine organisations led by the National Deaf Children’s Society has asked for changes to the Government’s Plan for Jobs to avoid a looming employment crisis among disabled young people aged 16-25. Without the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has launched two new business support schemes to help small and medium-sized businesses in England to improve their leadership skills and enable learning with peers. The Small Business Leadership Programme is a fully-funded 10-week programme delivered...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has launched a consultation on their proposed approach for 2020/21 to apply to Vocational and Technical Qualifications (VTQs), including Technical Qualifications within T Levels, and general qualifications other than GCSEs, AS and A levels. The consultation...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
Following the results of the consultation looking at proposed changes to the assessment of GCSE’s, AS and A levels in 2021, Ofqual has announced that they have decided to implement the majority of the proposals set out in the consultation document. A summary of...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
NCFE and Campaign for Learning have published a joint white paper called, ‘Revolutionary Forces’. This is a series of articles written by leading authorities from the FE sector, as well as labour market economics, employment and mental health. The authors explore some...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance has been updated to reflect the changes to the scheme from 1 August. This guidance for employers from HMRC explains that claims can only be made through the scheme now if the employee has previously been furloughed for 3...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated the list of data collections, services or requests which will be cancelled, paused or will continue in order to reduce burdens on educational settings.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has announced some adjustments to the roadmap to recovery that it set out on 17 July, due to warning signs that the COVID-19 virus may be growing again. The Prime Minister’s speech can be read here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published an updated version of the apprenticeship agreement template.
