by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP has published a special version of its Touchbase newsletter with a roundup of recent DWP announcements regarding the coronavirus support for employers, benefit claimants and businesses. The update includes the news that the Universal Credit Transition Fund...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
SCTP member, Lotus Learning Consultants has produced these top tips as a useful reminder of some essentials to help maintain and promote both physical and mental health when you are working from home. Suzanne from Lotus Learning Consultants will be running some free...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
Following guidance from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) that face-to-face end-point competency assessment can be carried out remotely during the coronavirus pandemic, awarding organisations have warned that online assessment will only...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
City & Guilds is to allow functional skills exams to be sat at home by using online meeting software such as GoToMeeting, Zoom and Microsoft Teams during the COVID-19 crisis. Detailed guidance and instructions will be available to their centres during the week...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
Latest monthly newsletter from the Education & Training Foundation outlining latest news and support programmes for the FE and skills sector. The latest fortnightly T Level bulletin which details the Department for Education’s funded T level professional...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
Ofqual has set out details for schools, colleges, students, parents & carers on how GCSEs and A levels will be awarded following the cancellation of this year’s exams. A summary of the process can be read here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
Get Career Confident are offering online support to ensure students can still access impartial career guidance and advice on education and training pathways. They are offering students and their parents and carers, from schools in Sussex, online support from a careers...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
The National Careers Service are continuing to offer support via phone appointments, so can still receive referrals. Appointments can be booked via their contact centre on 01233 600 130, and an adviser will be assigned. If you feel there is any group that would...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
West Sussex County Council’s latest coronavirus information is available on their website. The Council’s Careers Advisers are supporting NEET young people by phone, text, email and Skype. In line with government advice Children and Family Centres and Youth...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
Due to ongoing recommendations from the government regarding COVID-19 Brighton & Hove City Council are temporarily suspending all face to face YES Adviser appointments. The advisers are still able to offer support using their social media platforms, telephone and...
