by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP’s latest Touchbase newsletter highlights key parts of the government’s Plan for Jobs announcements and DWP support, including the expanded youth offer and the boost to the Flexible Support Fund.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
In the government’s Plan for Jobs, as part of the summer economic statement, there were a number of new policies relating to apprenticeships, traineeships and skills. An overview of the key FE and skills points can be read here and some initial sector response...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has revealed that £330 million of the 2019-20 apprenticeships budget was given back to the Treasury due to underspend.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
The National Careers Service is running a series of free webinars this month to support individuals in preparing for virtual interviews with employers. Every Tuesday in July at 10.00, these webinars include practical tips on how to prepare in advance and interview...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
Brighton and Hove City Council, alongside a number of organisations across the city, have asked the government for special dispensation to use unspent funds from the Small Business Grant and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant to support local businesses seeking...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that additional funding is being provided to enable FE institutions to continue to provide meals over the 2020 summer holiday to students eligible for free meals in FE in the 2019 to 2020 academic year. The updated guidance can be read...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
Applications are now open for the 2020–2021 Practitioner Research Programme (PRP), delivered by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF). Applications are accepted from practitioners across the sector interested in researching their own practice and gaining an MA...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 10, 2020 | Uncategorised
Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership has announced that Julie Kapsalis has been appointed as its new Chair. Julie is Managing Director of Chichester College Group and has held the position of Vice Chair of the LEP for the past year and has been on the Coast...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 9, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has announced the Recovery Advice for Business scheme which will offer free online advice by expert professional and business services advisers to help small businesses bounce back from COVID-19. Advice offered will include bespoke, specialist...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 9, 2020 | Uncategorised
The latest edition of the ESFA’s business update covers the Chancellor’s summer economic statement and the Education Secretary’s speech on FE reform. His speech can be watched on YouTube here.
