by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 2, 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 | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has launched a new Instagram page to engage young people aged 13-25 to share their views on key issues. It has been designed by The Youth Steering Group, a group of young people aged between 15 and 24, to offer a youth perspective on decisions made in...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
Independent evaluation reports have been published on the National Citizen Service (NCS) in 2017 and 2018. The NCS is a government-backed initiative that brings together young people aged 15 to 17 from different backgrounds, giving them the chance to undertake a...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced that schools and colleges are to reopen fully in September to deliver their full curriculum. The Education Secretary’s speech outlining this, can be read here. COVID-19 secure measures will remain in place New guidance has been written for...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The flexible furlough scheme started on 1 July, whereby businesses have the flexibility to bring furloughed employees back to work part time with the government continuing to pay 80% of salaries for the hours they do not work. Further details about the scheme can be...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has launched a consultation on proposed changes to the way some GCSEs, AS and A levels that they regulate should be examined in summer 2021 and to the arrangements for non-exam assessments undertaken by students who will be taking exams next summer, in response...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
As announced last week by the Universities Minister, the ESFA has confirmed that EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals will no longer be eligible for ESFA funded adult education budget funding, or apprenticeships, in England for courses or apprenticeships starting in...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has stated that the current position on funding support for apprentices at risk of redundancy can be found in the current 2019 to 2020 funding rules, paragraphs 271-273. A summary of the position can be read here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Digital Skills Partnership is running a free half-day online event on 9 July, designed to help businesses or charities thrive in a connected world. The webinar will cover building an effective business strategy, creativity in the workplace, successful content...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
Following the Prime Minister’s speech on 30 June announcing a ‘new deal’ to boost the UK economy, this article looks at business groups, including the CBI, who are calling for more to be done to prevent unemployment.
