by Sarah Sawyer | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has added a webchat link to their existing Business Support Helpline information. Businesses can contact the helpline for free advice.
by Sarah Sawyer | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE is tendering for contracts for up to £10 million to support and upgrade the apprenticeship service. Further information can be read here.
by Sarah Sawyer | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published a list of qualifications that they will stop funding from 1 August 2020, as part of the review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below in England. The list sets out which funding streams will be affected, and how the pre-existing...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has collated documents relating to qualification funding here. The collection covers information about which qualifications they have approved for funding, and how they approve them. This guide covers the qualifications that they fund through young people’s...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published a list of acceptable current and prior qualifications to meet the minimum English and maths requirements for apprenticeships at level 2 and above.
by Sarah Sawyer | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published a list of the qualifications that will attract the high value course premium (HVCP). The HVCP is 16 to 19 funding to encourage delivery of selected level 3 courses in subjects that are crucial for the labour market, lead to higher wage returns...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Government Office for Science has published a document listing the skills needed to be a scientist or engineering in government.
by Sarah Sawyer | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made a statement to Parliament about the DWP’s response to COVID-19.
by Sarah Sawyer | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Minister for Civil Society, Baroness Barran, has confirmed that, as per the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme rules, furloughed charity workers cannot volunteer for their own organisations. Charity leaders had asked the government to grant voluntary sector staff an...
by Sarah Sawyer | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Community Initiative Funding, which supports West Sussex community groups and organisations, is open and supporting community projects that aim to make a positive impact on people’s wellbeing. Further details can be read on the West Sussex County Council (WSCC)...