Higher and degree apprenticeships should be one of the most powerful drivers of social mobility. They offer the chance to earn while learning, gain real...
The hiring and recruitment space is experiencing more change than ever before. Just under a million 16 to 24-year-olds in the UK are now out...
Last week brought a welcome signal that the government is ready to rethink GCSE maths resits. Education Secretary Lucy Powell acknowledged that failing to get...
In a few short weeks, tens of thousands of young people fresh from receiving their A-level and BTEC results will head off to university to...
As August draws to a close, Further Education settles into a particular rhythm. INSET days land in the final week of the month, enrolment week...
The first in a new series examining international careers, employability and skills systems, and what England might responsibly learn from them. Introduction There is something...
When it comes to employees, further education doesn't suffer from a shortage of enthusiasm or dedication. In fact, an analysis of FE staff survey responses...
Level 1 and 2 results day (not just GCSE as will become clear below) provides an annual reminder of the failings of our educational system....
During this summer's heatwaves, further education and skills providers across the country found themselves trying to run assessments, practical workshops and exams in buildings, workplaces...
This summer has delivered the clearest statement of intent on skills that further education has seen in a generation. Technical education pathways from age 14,...
If you are an employer looking to create job placements for young people, check if you can apply for funding as part of the Kickstart…
List of regional contacts for employers applying for a grant through the Kickstart Scheme. Documents Kickstart scheme employer contacts HTML Details Check if can apply…
Sellafield Ltd’s top-rated programmes for developing the project managers needed to complete its mission have once again been recognised at the highest level. Holly Stainton…
Summary risk provisioning analysis for the Department for Education. Documents Risk assessment arrangement provisioning summary 31 March 2020 PDF, 997KB, 27 pages Risk assessment arrangement…
Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers. Documents ESFA Update further…
Guidance for public bodies in scope of the public sector apprenticeship target. Documents Meeting the public sector apprenticeship target Ref: DfE-00149-2020PDF, 171KB, 12 pages Guide…
An operational note for Her Majesty’s Inspectors and Ofsted inspectors carrying out inspections of non-association independent schools from 21 September 2020. Contents Introduction Additional inspections…
We are introducing a requirement for some independent training providers (ITPs) to provide updated in year financial information. Documents Independent training provider (ITP) financial forecasts…
Provider data self assessment toolkit (PDSAT) and reports to help FE providers make accurate and complete individualised learner record (ILR) data returns. Documents Reviewing provider…
Use these materials to promote the Kickstart Scheme to employers and potential job placement participants. Documents Kickstart Scheme employer guide PDF, 356KB, 4 pages This…
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