by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has published a statement celebrating the success of remote assessment in supporting apprentices to complete their apprenticeships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorised
Applications are now open for the third wave of Technical Teaching Fellowships. The Fellowships are open to exceptional technical teachers in the FE and training sector and are awarded by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) in partnership with the Royal...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP has appointed a new Lead Non-Executive Director, Nick Markham. The DWP says his role is to “work with civil servants and ministers across all areas of policy, helping on the Government’s priorities including the response to Coronavirus, reactivating the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 26, 2020 | Uncategorised
Members may find the resource pages from Brighton and Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council and West Sussex County Council useful in finding out further information about local grants and funding.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 26, 2020 | Uncategorised
BBC Children in Need and Youth Futures Foundation are partnering to deliver Inspiring Futures, a £6 million programme to fund positive activities which support children and young people, aged 10 – 24, to achieve their potential on their journey towards...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 25, 2020 | Uncategorised
Figures published by the Office for National Statistics show an increase in the volume of retail sales in May and June, bringing sales to a similar level as before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as this article explores, many retailers are not experiencing a...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP’s latest Touchbase newsletter includes a roundup of recent DWP announcements regarding the coronavirus support for employers, benefit claimants and businesses.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published strategic guidance to Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (FfATE) for 2020/21. The document explains the purpose of the IfATE and provides directions for the institute to consider when carrying out its duties to ensure quality...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
West Sussex County Council’s (WSCC) apprenticeship levy transfer funding programme is live for businesses in West Sussex. WSCC can transfer up to 25% of their annual apprenticeship levy fund to other employers through the digital apprenticeship account. The...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
Last month the government announced a £1 billion catch-up package to support pupils who may have fallen behind due to lost teaching time as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Part of the catch-up fund is a £350 million National Tutoring Programme to provide...
