by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 14, 2024 | News
Official figures show that the economy grew by 0.3% in November, after it shrank during the previous month. The Office for National Statistics said the services sector led the rebound, as Black Friday sales boosted retailers. However the economy had shown...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 14, 2024 | Uncategorised
The DfE have launched ‘It all starts with skills’, a new campaign using the government’s Skills for Life brand to inspire young people, adults and employers to make the most of their potential by engaging in government skills and technical education offers. The launch...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 14, 2024 | Uncategorised
The National Careers Service provides high quality, impartial and free careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) for adults in England, helping them to make decisions on learning, training and work. There is also helpline and webchat support for young people...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 14, 2024 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education has launched its latest series of apprenticeship webinars that support SMEs to deliver successful apprenticeships. Employers will hear from other employers as they share their invaluable experiences, advice and guidance to support...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 14, 2024 | Uncategorised
The funding band for the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship will increase from £6,000 to £7,000 from April 2024. This uplift has been made as part of the wider revision of the Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which has brought the standard in...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 14, 2024 | Uncategorised
On Thursday 14 December the DfE launched a consultation to shape the development of the new Advanced British Standard (ABS) qualification framework for 16 to 19-year-olds. They are seeking a wide range of views to help shape the design and implementation of the ABS...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 14, 2024 | Uncategorised
Latest from ESFA including: 1. Action: submit a 16 to 19 tuition fund in year spend report by 5pm on 26 January 2024. 2. Action: submit 2023 to 2024 Advanced learner loans performance management point 2 by 5pm on 18 January 2024. 3. Action: check your provisional...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 14, 2024 | Uncategorised
Ofsted’s new Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, has announced the start date of inspections after a series of constructive meetings in his first week in the job – with headteacher unions and representatives, as well as with Professor Julia Waters, the sister of Ruth...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 13, 2024 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education (DfE) has released updated transparency data for education providers, offering insights into qualifications submitted by awarding organisations during cycle 1 for public funding approval starting from August 1, 2025. The data encompasses...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Jan 13, 2024 | Uncategorised
The DfE recently provided guidance on Advanced learner loans funding rules 2023 to 2024. If you do not have a loan facility you can use the first time request form to request one; you must currently hold an adult education budget or apprenticeship funding...
