by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
A survey of training providers has revealed that more than 8 in 10 apprentices are continuing to receive training during the COVID-19 lockdown. The AELP survey had responses from 150 providers who train 81,000 apprentices between them. Further insight from the survey...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE has appointed Nick Timothy as a non-executive board member, he is a former joint chief of staff to the prime minister.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
A recent report from UK Youth has highlighted that there is likely to be a significant reduction in service provision to young people during the COVID-19 pandemic as the youth charities which support them face redundancies and closure. A summary of some of the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
FE Week held a webcast this week on Ofqual’s announcements around the arrangements for grading of BTEC, Functional Skills and other vocational qualifications due to COVID-19. The webcast also featured a Q&A with representatives from City & Guilds, NCFE,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
HMRC have updated the guidance for employers on claiming for employees’ wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The updated information is around payroll date and eligibility following the government’s announcement that the Scheme’s...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
A new Coronavirus Business Support Hub is now available on gov.uk. The hub brings together key information for businesses including on funding and support, business closures, your responsibilities as an employer and managing your business during coronavirus. The hub...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Association for Project Management has published a paper titled The Future of Work and Skills, taking a broad look at the changes under way in how we work and the implications for skills. The paper looks at what changes are taking place in the world of work, what...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Cabinet office’s Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 220 sets out information and guidance for public bodies on payment of their suppliers to ensure service continuity during and after the current COVID-19 outbreak. The DfE is considering how to respond to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
Sussex Chamber of Commerce has launched a search to find companies and individuals in Sussex who are going the extra mile to help support people, places, products and frontline key workers during the current COVID-19 crisis. They will be showcasing these stories...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has made changes to one of the Conditions of Acceptance to the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Main providers and employer providers are now required to directly deliver apprenticeship training...
