by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
Latest monthly newsletter from the Education & Training Foundation outlining latest news and support programmes for the FE and skills sector. The Centres for Excellence in Maths (CfEM) monthly newsletter for July has also been published, providing updates...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The CIPD has published a list of FAQs for employers around the current quarantine rules and how this might affect employees returning from the destinations which require self-isolation on return. It also covers questions around face coverings, shielding and other...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has updated the apprenticeships coronavirus guidance publication to include the temporary flexibility of allowing apprenticeship certificates to be sent to an alternative address and that the end point assessment (EPA) flexibilities put in place due to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 30, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE are currently finalising the launch plans for the Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices (ReSSA). Official announcements are due to be made very soon with further details. The service will provide apprentices with advice and guidance on the impact of...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has updated the advanced learner loans funding rules for 2020 to 2021. Version 2 includes details of the offer available to young people as part of the high-value courses for school and college leavers: a one-year offer for 18 and 19-year-olds.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE is offering financial support for FE teacher training for the 2020 to 2021 academic year, in priority subjects, for skilled non-graduates as well as graduates. FE providers can apply for grants worth £18,200 to support that training in-service to teach maths,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Reminder: FE teacher training grants and bursaries for 2020 to 2021 academic year; 3. Reminder: July financial collection from colleges deadline; 4. Information: 2019 to 2020...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
Version 2 of the Adult Education Budget (AEB) funding and performance management rules 2020 to 2021 has been published. These rules apply to all providers of education and training who receive AEB funding from the ESFA. This version includes more information and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
The T Level industry placements delivery guidance has been updated to include the publication of example industry placement objective templates for the Agriculture, Environmental and Animal care route.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 29, 2020 | Uncategorised
The 16 to 19 study programme guidance for the 2020 to 2021 academic year has been published. This guide sets out the government’s policy on 16 to 19 study programmes, covering academic, technical and vocational study programmes, including traineeships and supported...
