by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 2, 2020 | Uncategorised
The South East Local Enterprise Partnership has been publishing regular coronavirus business briefings with useful information and updates for businesses. You can see all the updates and sign up to their newsletter here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
Accenture have produced online materials to help businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, including those focusing on acting to maintain responsive customer service, supply chain resilience, building human resilience and creating a digital elastic...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
techUK is the UK’s leading technology membership organisation, with more than 850 members spread across the UK. It’s comprehensive COVID-19 information hub contains advice and resources for businesses and communities.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates increased on 1 April. The new rates can be seen here and this report from the Low Pay Commission reviews the increases. The new NMW/NLW has increased to £8.72 per hour (for those 25 and over) and the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has updated its website to include COVID-19 related frequently asked questions. The IfATE’s Chief Executive, Jennifer Coupland, has said in an interview that she believes that there were going to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
AELP have stated that apprenticeships are on the brink of collapse after the DfE ‘refuses to implement Cabinet Office Covid-19 guidelines’. This AELP article highlights some of the findings from the survey of the sector which was conducted last week. This...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has issued a warning that cybercrime is an increasing risk to all business, including the education sector, and is a particularly vulnerable area in the current situation. They have published a guide on cybercrime and cyber security to help raise education...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has released a warning to be vigilant against coronavirus related fraud as ActionFraud reported a 400% increase in reports of coronavirus related fraud in March, including charity fraud, online shopping fraud and phishing emails. Guidance has been issued and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
This labour market bulletin contains some useful information on jobs and careers information across the South.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 1, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has announced that any provider that has been advised they have been accepted to RoATP, that has not yet completed the onboarding process, and that are planning to start apprentices before 1 August should ensure that they do so by midnight Tuesday 14 April...
