FE News | Education and Training Updates | Activity https://www.fenews.co.uk/members/esfa/activity/ Activity feed for Education and Training Updates. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:19:43 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.7.70 en-GB 30 hourly 2 d4cb33db62991705564779e8b200febe Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250791 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:51:27 +0000
Research report examines views of assessments during pandemic

Research published by Ofqual today reflects the views of students, parents and school leaders on assessment arrangements during 2021, following the cancellation of exams. A…

]]> 0 c08d226e50f12a71d6e21619758d341c Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250778 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:45:40 +0000
Awarding organisations can now bid for new Marketing T Level

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) is inviting awarding organisations to bid for a new T Level in Marketing.
This will be taught from September 2025 onwards and awarded with…

]]> 0 b254a4d119566b67432da6b9eade1ea3 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250795 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:34:04 +0000 Working and workless households in Northern Ireland: Jan-Mar 2022

Information about households and the adults and children living in them by their economic activity status in Northern Ireland.Information about households and the adults and…

]]> 0 a2a040695b93d0b7cc52974914db8163 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250796 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:34:01 +0000 Working and workless households in Northern Ireland: Apr-Jun 2022

Information about households and the adults and children living in them by their economic activity status in Northern Ireland.Information about households and the adults and…

]]> 0 6770d8845481ddae9167dc1b2b4a527a Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250794 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:33:58 +0000 Workplace Pensions and Automatic Enrolment: employers’ perspectives 2022

Findings from a DWP qualitative research study into employers’ views and behaviours on Automatic Enrolment and Defined Contribution Pension Schemes,Findings from a DWP qualitative research…

]]> 0 417c339843c55b70fd0581df261f0c96 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250792 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:33:54 +0000 Research: Ofqual Public Sentiment 2021

The findings of a study commissioned by Ofqual and conducted by YouGov exploring perceptions of arrangements for assessing and grading students in 2021. The findings…

]]> 0 e4f724443b369ef86705cb6dec94ec88 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250781 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:50:09 +0000 Initial teacher training: trainee number census - 2022 to 2023

Provisional recruitment to initial teacher training (ITT) programmes in England in the academic year 2022 to 2023.Read More

]]> 0 9d59fd4f5816278c8419c4df62e3fb81 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250782 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:41:15 +0000 Participation Measures in Higher Education: 2020 to 2021

Participation measures in higher education up to the academic year 2020 to 2021.Read More

]]> 0 47acefd7fb834abfbd5660fcc58935dc Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250785 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:16:33 +0000 Other approval principles: reviewing qualifications during the moratorium

During the moratorium, we want to make sure that: qualifications we approve for funding at level 3 and below continue to be relevant, up to…

]]> 0 89a8f2d14da8e1c33cb94ad01c7fa5bc Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250784 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:16:33 +0000 Annex A: ESF higher level skills offer

From 1 September 2020, we stopped adding new qualifications and their components at level 3 to the ESF higher level skills offer, unless that qualification…

]]> 0 5da7c0ed37489147385e610340135a06 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250783 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:16:33 +0000 Qualification funding approval: funding year 2022 to 2023

Principles and processes we use to approve qualifications for funding in England. This manual sets out: the common approval principles that we apply to approve…

]]> 0 384e6b3b69cce05ae123d5112ab6b2fe Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250793 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:30:01 +0000 0 0bbbc8669b1cef54d753e2c5b168a063 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250550 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:21:59 +0000 0 df363d84dd5cdd867cd6e267a58bd7db Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250525 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:27:28 +0000 0 be06e3c0f84f1262490bdf0c79f8b807 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250481 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:12:17 +0000 Characteristics of children in need in England: 2022 to 2023

Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children’s social services for the year ending 31 March 2023.Read More

]]> 0 114c695070d2909355f73b8d30bc7d26 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250482 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:52:38 +0000 Further education outcome-based success measures: 2020 to 2021

Outcomes of learners completing further education training.Read More

]]> 0 56769cb48d53ca4f167d1af40a3028fc Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250483 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:48:15 +0000 Pupil absence in schools in England: autumn term 2022 and spring term 2023

Absence statistics on the levels of overall, authorised and unauthorised absence in state-funded schools.Read More

]]> 0 da3b51aff6fb7c56e86a31a69800d4ee Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250484 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:42:55 +0000 Childcare and early years survey of parents: 2022

Findings from the 2022 survey of parents on childcare and early years.Read More

]]> 0 4de4d0668c922ec8456d2234f28ebbdb Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250427 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:34:12 +0000 National Tutoring Programme AY 2022 to 2023

National Tutoring Programme AY 2022 to 2023 performance statistics.Read More

]]> 0 0893affe00528d40ab9ddd7e72309fec Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250428 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:28:58 +0000 National Tutoring Programme AY 2022 to 2023

National Tutoring Programme AY 2022 to 2023 performance statistics.Read More

]]> 0 5a278a3e03b086a2bac8fac2cd924f76 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250429 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:24:38 +0000 National Tutoring Programme AY 2022 to 2023

National Tutoring Programme AY 2022 to 2023 performance statistics.Read More

]]> 0 f9070446bf0cad6f7e95516d017c57be Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250288 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:29:51 +0000
Major survey shows apprentices happier with SMEs

Apprentices are reporting more positive experiences with small and medium sized employers (SMEs), an influential national survey of apprenticeship experiences has revealed.
The findings are part of a new…

]]> 0 8b3aa18e22dd48e9c12f57ebaa75f4e6 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250150 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:22:01 +0000 0 d62270e1d6bd602690c3d48795de263d Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250012 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:33:43 +0000 Key stage 4 performance 2022 (revised)

Revised statistics on the achievements of pupils at the end of key stage 4 in schools, including pupil characteristics.Read More

]]> 0 cd872cebdc97b8ad6cff9011e6beccb8 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=250790 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:56:17 +0000 Transparency data: Awarding organisations: scope of recognition

A table of the types of qualifications organisations can offer under their Ofqual recognition. A table of the types of qualifications organisations can offer under…

]]> 0 e72c568d2bbe3c0f25b60740b9ee1c0b Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=249886 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:04:45 +0000 Find a Skills Bootcamp

These lists provide details of the courses and locations available to eligible adults in England. Contact the training provider to find out more information and…

]]> 0 52e2b1475be8570bba9f8e4f563f9837 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=249593 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:00:01 +0000 Direction issued to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Home Parenting, childcare and children’s services Safeguarding and social care for children Children’s social care providers Inspection of children’s social care providers Inspections of local…

]]> 0 52e2b1475be8570bba9f8e4f563f9837 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=249592 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:00:01 +0000 Direction issued to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Home Parenting, childcare and children’s services Safeguarding and social care for children Children’s social care providers Inspection of children’s social care providers Inspections of local…

]]> 0 f875e4713b8ccaf0fde12cffa8465596 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=249595 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:30:17 +0000 Oak National Academy business case

Sets out the case for creating a new arm’s length body that incorporates Oak National Academy.Read More

]]> 0 f875e4713b8ccaf0fde12cffa8465596 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=249594 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:30:17 +0000 Oak National Academy business case

Sets out the case for creating a new arm’s length body that incorporates Oak National Academy.Read More

]]> 0 fe7ea354c441d50bb07187566ec84441 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=249481 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:29:47 +0000 0 36d0f3b51f0267934d2b5f705210a7d8 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=249482 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:27:08 +0000 0 2522a363bb333214602fd3537b1a7958 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=249468 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:40:03 +0000 0 ff384e11383c99d48bbe483ef3893228 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=249156 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:58:56 +0100 Minister of State (Minister for Vulnerable Children and Families)

Ministerial role The minister’s responsibilities include: children’s social care (including child protection, children in care and adoption, care leavers, local authority innovation and intervention, and…

]]> 0 e166e47fe306de96014c076fc818a1a3 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=249157 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:57:27 +0100 Minister of State (Minister for Children and Families)

Ministerial role The minister’s responsibilities include: child protection (including protection from child sexual exploitation and safeguarding), local authority children’s social care and family law children…

]]> 0 dc5aacf52fc5cb95c127a21b2dd2a248 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=249158 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:54:10 +0100 Minister of State (Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills)

Ministerial role The minister’s responsibilities include: apprenticeships including the apprenticeship levy, traineeships and institutes of technology technical education and skills, including T-levels careers…

]]> 0 0f0dcffeba617d08ace3236afba91eff Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=249159 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:50:49 +0100 Minister of State (Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation)

Ministerial role The minister’s Department for Education responsibilities include: universities and higher education reform higher education student finance (including the Student Loans Company) widening participation…

]]> 0 afa1354e15edbf055e6b01efed6f6f49 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=249146 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0100 0 dea2992c651015eb670fe38eb9962229 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=248926 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:29:07 +0100 Research report examines views of assessments during pandemic

Research published by Ofqual today reflects the views of students, parents and school leaders on assessment arrangements during 2021, following the cancellation of exams. A…

]]> 0 c7136783221952cd36ba1925f5cb4a4e Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=248927 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:26:47 +0100 Research: Ofqual Public Sentiment 2021

Ofqual public sentiment survey 2021 Ref: Ofqual/22/6951/1 HTML Ofqual public sentiment survey 2021 Ref: Ofqual/22/6951/1 PDF, 5.38 MB, 89 pages This file may not be…

]]> 0 65b1fcbfedd8c086c6f7134833868694 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=249609 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:00:25 +0100
How young people can access environmentally friendly period products at school 

Nobody should have to miss out on education because of their period. That’s why we’re ensuring this doesn’t happen through the Period Products Scheme which…

]]> 0 d71805d4ec8520a2a990a40f68cf7d70 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=248880 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:00:01 +0100 Pupil Premium Plus post-16 programme: grant determination letter

Home Parenting, childcare and children’s services Safeguarding and social care for children Looked-after children and children in care Transparency data Read More

]]> 0 d0bf6b12b87f2825f88baa4eed60b564 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=248763 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:22:44 +0100 Pupil attendance in schools

Home Education, training and skills Pupil wellbeing, behaviour and attendance School attendance and absence Official Statistics

]]> 0 120b6140567dd13b49068b2785f58b82 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=248766 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:30:10 +0100 Characteristics of children in need: 2021 to 2022

Home Parenting, childcare and children’s services Safeguarding and social care for children Child and family social work National statistics Read More

]]> 0 923f0ad72951d5e787bc4e616d4355ab Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=248765 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:30:10 +0100 Statistics: children in need and child protection

Statistics on children referred to and assessed by children’s social services.Read More

]]> 0 760ffbaa086e9e2cbf3b72de2af1a307 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=248764 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:30:10 +0100 Period products scheme: management information

Home Education, training and skills Pupil wellbeing, behaviour and attendance Health, safety and wellbeing in schools Transparency data Read More

]]> 0 a1ff381d111b6a993a3ef173dda74921 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=249178 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:28:24 +0100
How tutoring is working in schools

Primary and secondary schools are offering one-to-one or small group tuition to pupils that need extra help. Through the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) over two million tutoring sessions have…

]]> 0 8377532fa773544d4baa608fffac3f33 Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=248601 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:56:38 +0100
Help for Households – how to access support during the half term

Free school meals are only available during term time. Families on low incomes may be able to access food vouchers and other types of support…

]]> 0 60f06d2df68375a8d1d3fee936634afd Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=248552 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:08:59 +0100 National Tutoring Programme year 2: implementation and process evaluation

Findings from the independent evaluation of the second year of the National Tutoring Programme (2021 to 2022 academic year).

]]> 0 f7f71d9f33591cc3ee2ec9c700a82bdf Education posted a new post. https://www.fenews.co.uk/?p=248553 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:08:59 +0100 0