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ESFA Update: 5 May 2021
May 05, 2021 / Resources
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 education: 5 May 2021 HTML ESFA Update academies: 5...
Department for Education – Procurement…
May 05, 2021 / Resources
Department for Education Bidding for Department for Education (DfE) contracts. ContentsLatest contracting opportunitiesJaggaer: the DfE etendering portalEducational and Children’s Social Care Professionals Dynamic Purchasing System (ECSC DPS)Standard terms and conditions...
Attendance in education and early years …
May 05, 2021 / Resources
Attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March 2020 and early years settings since Thursday 16 April 2020. Documents Attendance in education and early years settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: 23...
Providing school meals during the corona…
May 05, 2021 / Resources
Guidance for schools and local authorities on school meals arrangements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Documents Providing school meals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak HTML Coronavirus (COVID-19): temporary extension of free school meals eligibility...
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Rob…
May 05, 2021 / Resources
Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons. Documents No finding: Mr Robert Williams PDF, 84.5KB, 1 page This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request an accessible format. ...
Academy and Amazon launch new bursary sc…
May 05, 2021 / Resources
Expansion of Amazon Future Engineer bursary scheme will support women students from low-income households studying computer science and related engineering courses at UK universities The Royal Academy of Engineering is...
School attendance: guidance for schools
May 05, 2021 / Resources
Covers registers and attendance codes (including circumstances due to coronavirus (COVID-19)), school hours and term dates, and improving school attendance. Documents School attendance: main guidance Ref: DfE-00132-2020PDF, 278KB, 22 pages Addendum: recording...
Removal from register of apprenticeship …
May 04, 2021 / Resources
How the Education and Skills Funding Agency (@ESFAgov) will intervene with #apprenticeship training providers that are graded inadequate by @Ofstednews. Removal from register of apprenticeship training providers and eligibility to receive...
Teacher misconduct: attend a professiona…
May 04, 2021 / Resources
See a list of forthcoming hearings and meetings and find out what you'll need to do to attend as an observer. Print this page The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) will hold only...
UK-ASEAN factsheet
May 04, 2021 / Resources
This factsheet gives an overview of the UK government’s relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and our priorities in the region. Documents UK-ASEAN factsheet HTML Details ASEAN is the deepest regional grouping...
Teacher misconduct panel outcome: Mr Spe…
May 04, 2021 / Resources
Professional conduct panel outcome, including decision and reasons. Documents Prohibition order: Mr Spencer Radford PDF, 277KB, 26 pages Details The Secretary of State does not make these decisions himself. They are made by a senior...
South-East England and south London head…
May 04, 2021 / Resources
Membership structure, draft agendas and records of meetings for the South-East England and south London headteacher board. Documents South-east England and south London headteacher board: membership HTML Draft agenda for meeting: 22 April 2021 PDF...
Vocational and technical qualifications …
May 04, 2021 / Resources
Part of a suite of documents setting out our regulatory requirements for awarding organisations offering vocational and technical qualifications affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Documents Vocational and technical qualifications contingency regulatory...
Ofqual confirms autumn assessment arrang…
May 04, 2021 / Resources
Ofqual has published its decisions following a consultation on GCSE, AS and A level exams in the autumn. Students who receive a teacher assessed grade this summer will be eligible to...
News story: Ofqual confirms autumn asses…
May 04, 2021 / Resources
Ofqual has published its decisions following a consultation on GCSE, AS and A level exams in the autumn. Students who receive a teacher assessed grade this summer will be eligible to...
Consultation on autumn assessment opport…
May 04, 2021 / Resources
This consultation has concluded Download the full outcome Consultation on autumn assessment opportunities for Vocational and Technical and Other General Qualifications Ref: Ofqual/21/6779/1HTML Consultation on autumn assessment opportunities for Vocational and Technical and...
Consultation outcome: Consultation on au…
May 04, 2021 / Resources
This consultation has concluded Download the full outcome Consultation on autumn assessment opportunities for Vocational and Technical and Other General Qualifications Ref: Ofqual/21/6779/1HTML Consultation on autumn assessment opportunities for Vocational and Technical and...
Consultation outcome: Consultation on ar…
May 04, 2021 / Resources
This consultation has concluded Download the full outcome Consultation decisions: Arrangements for GCSE, AS and A level exams in autumn 2021 Ref: Ofqual/21/6782/1PDF, 287KB, 12 pages Consultation decisions: Arrangements for GCSE, AS and...
Consultation on arrangements for an autu…
May 04, 2021 / Resources
This consultation has concluded Download the full outcome Consultation decisions: Arrangements for GCSE, AS and A level exams in autumn 2021 Ref: Ofqual/21/6782/1PDF, 287KB, 12 pages Consultation decisions: Arrangements for GCSE, AS and...
Ofsted's return to routine inspection ac…
May 04, 2021 / Resources
Equality, diversity and inclusion statement on how Ofsted's return to routine inspection activity enables us to fulfil the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. Documents Return to routine inspection activity HTML Details The previous version...
Seven Sisters Primary School
May 04, 2021 / Resources
The schools adjudicator’s admission variation decision about Seven Sisters Primary School. Documents VAR2114: Seven Sisters Primary School PDF, 148KB, 8 pages Details Decision reference: VAR2114 Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements - approved for...
Bishops Waltham Infant School
May 04, 2021 / Resources
The schools adjudicator’s admission variation decision about Bishops Waltham Infant School. Documents VAR2113: Bishops Waltham Infant School PDF, 162KB, 5 pages Details Decision reference: VAR2113 Type of decision: variation to admission arrangements – approved School type: community School...
Cyber security technologist (2021)
May 04, 2021 / Resources
KSBs Knowledge K1: Principles of networks: OSI and TCP/IP models, data, protocols and how they relate to each other; the main routing protocols; the main factors affecting network performance including typical failure...
Information communications technician
May 04, 2021 / Resources
KSBs Knowledge K1: Approaches to back up and storage solutions Back to Duty K2: Basic elements of technical documentation and its interpretation Back to Duty K3: Principles of root cause problem solving using fault...
Unusual Ways to Help Your Business Grow
Apr 30, 2021 / Resources
Growing a business is the priority of every entrepreneur as it is critical for the success of a business. Growth does not only come from buying and selling alone. It...
Simon Lebus' speech at the Schools and A…
Apr 30, 2021 / Resources
Ofqual’s Chief Regulator spoke about the assessment of qualifications in 2021 and lessons learned since last year. Good morning. It is a great pleasure to be here with you for this...
ESFA: course directory
Apr 30, 2021 / Resources
The course directory contains information on courses offered by learning providers who are contracted with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). Documents ESFA course directory: March 2021 ZIP, 8.61MB This file may not...
Recruitment starts for new Social Mobili…
Apr 30, 2021 / Resources
The Equality Hub begins recruitment for a new Chair of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC). The Equality Hub has begun recruitment for a new Chair of the Social Mobility Commission (SMC). Sandra...
Common basic data set (CBDS): database
Apr 30, 2021 / Resources
The latest common basic data set (CBDS) and version control log for use by software suppliers developing management information systems. Documents CBDS database ODS, 468KB This file is in an OpenDocument format CBDS...
Apply to be an external expert with Ofqu…
Apr 30, 2021 / Resources
Find out what the role of an external expert involves and how to apply, and current experts can find information on renewing their contracts. ContentsWho can be an external expert?Why...
Guidance: Apply to be an external expert…
Apr 30, 2021 / Resources
Find out what the role of an external expert involves and how to apply, and current experts can find information on renewing their contracts. ContentsWho can be an external expert?Why...
Disapplication notice: school inspection…
Apr 30, 2021 / Resources
Secretary of State for Education issues a thirteenth notice about changes to state-funded school inspection requirements during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Documents Education Act 2005: school inspection disapplication notice May 2021 PDF, 119KB...
Submitting data to Ofqual
Apr 30, 2021 / Resources
Guidance on formats and timings for submitting data to Ofqual. Print this page We collect a wide range of data about regulated qualifications, from which we produce official and national statistics reports. The...
Apprenticeship funding bands
Apr 30, 2021 / Resources
Sets out the funding bands that will apply for existing apprenticeship frameworks and apprenticeship standards. Documents Apprenticeship standards: funding bands ODS, 71.7KB This file is in an OpenDocument format Apprenticeship frameworks: funding bands ODS...
Information communication technician
Apr 30, 2021 / Resources
KSBs Knowledge K1: Approaches to back up and storage solutions Back to Duty K2: Basic elements of technical documentation and its interpretation Back to Duty K3: Principles of root cause problem solving using fault...
Cyber security technician (2021)
Apr 30, 2021 / Resources
KSBs Knowledge K1: Principles of organisational information security governance and the components of an organisation's cyber security technical infrastructure including hardware, operating systems, networks, software and cloud Back to Duty K2: Cyber security...
North-west London and south-central Engl…
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
Membership structure, draft agendas and records of meetings for the north-west London and south-central England headteacher board. Documents North-west London and south-central England headteacher board: membership HTML Draft meeting agenda: 27 April 2021 PDF, 169KB...
Subject knowledge enhancement (SKE): cou…
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
An overview and directory of subject knowledge enhancement courses for lead schools and initial teacher training (ITT) providers. Documents Subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course directory HTML Details Use this course directory to search for existing...
Inspecting initial teacher education: le…
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
This leaflet outlines what Ofsted will look at during an inspection of an initial teacher training partnership. Documents Inspections of initial teacher education partnerships HTML Details This leaflet is for initial teacher training providers preparing...
Ian Bauckham CBE’s speech to the Confe…
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
Ian Bauckham CBE’s speech to the Confederation of School Trusts annual conference, on the topic of assessment in 2021. Good morning colleagues. Thank you for that kind introduction – I am very...
Speech: Ian Bauckham CBE’s speech to t…
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
Ian Bauckham CBE’s speech to the Confederation of School Trusts annual conference, on the topic of assessment in 2021. Good morning colleagues. Thank you for that kind introduction – I am very...
Digital route review- first six apprenti…
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
The launch of the first six apprenticeships arising from the work on the digital route review has been eagerly awaited and I am happy to say we can now publish...
The Department for Education (DfE)'s Get…
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
DfE supported disadvantaged children and young people by procuring technology to help them access remote education and social care during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Customer Department for Education (DfE) Supplier Computacenter (UK) Ltd working...
PervasID wins Queen’s Award for Enterp…
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
Battery-free tracking pioneer PervasID, a company founded by Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub member Dr Sabesan Sithamparanathan, has been honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation...
Find, join or create a network for schoo…
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
How business professionals working in schools can find, join or create a network of local school business professionals. Documents Find a school business professional network HTML Join or create a network for school business...
Academies publish bibliometric analysis …
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
The Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering have published a bibliometric analysis of the quantity of global shale gas research published between 2009 and 2018. The analysis is...
Perceptions of qualifications in England…
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
The results of Ofqual's annual survey on perceptions of AS, A levels, GCSEs and Applied General qualifications in England. Ofqual has today (29 April 2021) published wave 19 of the annual...
News story: Perceptions of qualification…
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
The results of Ofqual's annual survey on perceptions of AS, A levels, GCSEs and Applied General qualifications in England. Ofqual has today (29 April 2021) published wave 19 of the annual...
School Meals in Northern Ireland 2020/21
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
The purpose of this statistical bulletin is to provide results of the latest annual data collection relating to the uptake of school meals in Northern Ireland schools, commonly known as...
Ofsted publishes science research review…
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
Ofsted has today published the first review in a new series looking at what makes for a high-quality education in different subjects across the curriculum. Today’s review focuses on science...
Perceptions of A levels, GCSEs and other…
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
Results of an annual survey of heads of schools, teachers, general public, parents, students, employers and higher education institutions in England. Documents Perceptions Survey Wave 19 - Report Ref: Ofqual/21/6777/1PDF, 3.77MB...
Official Statistics: Perceptions of A le…
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
Results of an annual survey of heads of schools, teachers, general public, parents, students, employers and higher education institutions in England. Documents Perceptions Survey Wave 19 - Report Ref: Ofqual/21/6777/1PDF, 3.77MB...
Statistics: 16 to 19 attainment
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
Statistics on the attainment of 16- to 19-year-olds in England, including exam results and performance tables. ContentsA levels and other 16 to 18 results16 to 18 school and college performance...
Level 2 and 3 attainment by young people…
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
Information on the attainment of young people aged 19 in 2020, based on matched administrative data. Documents Level 2 and 3 attainment by young people aged 19 in 2020 https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/level-2-and-3-attainment-by-young-people-aged-19/2019-20 Details This statistical release provides...
Qualifications gained at UK Higher Educa…
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
Characteristics of students gaining qualifications from UK and NI higher education institutions, in the 2019/20 academic year. Documents Qualifications gained at UK Higher Education Institutions: NI analysis 2019/20 https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/articles/higher-education-qualifications Details This statistical bulletin has been...
Enrolments at UK Higher Education Instit…
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
Characteristics of those enrolling at UK and NI higher education institutions, in the 2019/20 academic year. Documents Enrolments at UK Higher Education Institutions: Northern Ireland analysis 2019/20 https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/articles/higher-education-enrolments Details This statistical bulletin has been produced...
Statistics: further education and skills
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
Statistics on participation and learner outcomes in the further education and skills sector, including apprenticeships, reported for January 2014 to present. ContentsLatest releasesApprenticeships and traineeships - older dataFE and skills...
Research review series: science
Apr 29, 2021 / Resources
A review by Ofsted of research into factors that influence the quality of science education in schools in England. Documents Research review series: science HTML Details This review explores the literature relating to the field...
The risk protection arrangement (RPA) fo…
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
Public sector schools can join the risk protection arrangement (RPA), an alternative to commercial insurance, which may save time and money. ContentsJoin the RPAGet help using or creating a DfE...
Data protection: how we share pupil and …
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
Information on sharing the pupil, child and workforce data we collect. ContentsData we collectWhy we share dataHow we share dataSharing personal dataAssessing the risk of identificationAssessing the sensitivity of data Print...
The Institute talks...about the EQA tran…
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
You can listen and subscribe to The Institute talks podcast on Amazon Music, Apple podcast, Spotify and all other major podcast platforms. You can read transcripts for this podcast episode on Podbean. This podcast was recorded...
Flexible working ambassador schools
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
Find out how to become a flexible working ambassador school, how to apply for funding and the overall aims of the programme. Flexible working practices can: help to recruit, retain and motivate...
ESFA Update
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
Our weekly newsletter containing actions and information for ESFA-funded organisations. ESFA Update contains the latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) for academies, colleges, local...
ESFA Update: 28 April 2021
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers. 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19) The Department for Education has published...
Contact SLC - repayment enquiries
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
EnglishCymraeg All the contact details you'll need to get in touch with the Student Loans Company (SLC) about your student loan repayment. ContentsOn social mediaBy phoneBy postBraille and large printIf something...
Guidance on contacting the Student Loans…
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
SLC issues guidance on how students should contact them during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. ContentsStudent Finance EnglandStudent Finance WalesStudent Finance Northern IrelandEU studentsRepaymentsCustomer RelationsReport Suspected Fraud Print this page Student Finance England For...
School census 2020 to 2021: technical in…
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
Technical specification and validation rules for submitting 2020 to 2021 school census data. Documents School census 2020 to 2021: business and technical information Ref: DfE-00060-2020PDF, 2.78MB, 150 pages School census 2020 to 2021:...
Drive for stronger school system to bene…
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
Education Secretary renews vision for all schools to be part of a strong multi-academy trust, after pandemic highlights benefits of trust model An education at a Good or Outstanding school that...
Student Support for Higher Education in …
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
Figures showing financial support for students in the academic year 2019 to 2020 and the early in year figures for the academic year 2020 to 2021. Documents Student Support for Higher Education...
Student Support for Higher Education in …
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
Figures showing financial support for students in the academic year 2019 to 2020 and the early in year figures for the academic year 2020 to 2021. Documents Student Support for Higher Education...
Restart scheme to give Universal Credit …
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
The Restart scheme will give Universal Credit claimants who have been out of work for at least 12 months enhanced support to find jobs in their local area. Documents How the Restart...
School improvement monitoring and broker…
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
Information for local authorities on the school improvement monitoring and brokering grant. Documents School improvement monitoring and brokering grant allocations April 2021 PDF, 379KB, 11 pages This file may not be suitable for...
School improvement monitoring and broker…
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
Summary We’re seeking views on proposals to attach conditions to the payment made to local authorities of the school improvement monitoring and brokering grant. This consultation is being held...
Institute for Apprenticeships and Techni…
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
Guidance from the government on how the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education should carry out its functions for the 2021 to 2022 financial year. Documents Strategic guidance to the Institute for...
Multi-academy trusts: establishing and d…
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
How MATs can grow their trust, including using a trust partnership arrangement. Documents Building strong academy trusts: guidance for academy trusts and prospective converters PDF, 359KB, 43 pages Trust partnerships guidance PDF, 148KB, 9 pages Trust...
Trust and school improvement offer
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
What improvement support schools and trusts can get in the 2021 to 2022 academic year. Eligibility You can get support if your school, or a school within your trust, meets either of...
ESFA financial assurance: monitoring the…
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
Sets out the details of the monitoring work for providing financial assurance for the apprenticeships, adult education budget including traineeships and advanced learner loans funding systems. ContentsMonitoring the funding rules...
Transparency data: Ofqual board minutes …
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
Minutes for meetings of the Ofqual board that took place in 2021. Documents 7 January 2021 emergency board minutes PDF, 130KB, 2 pages This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology...
Science superpower ambition at risk unle…
Apr 28, 2021 / Resources
New report from the National Engineering Policy Centre, led by the Royal Academy of Engineering, concludes that a future as a science and innovation superpower is achievable but only with...
Responsibility for exams
Apr 27, 2021 / Resources
Guidance for schools, colleges and exam centres on who should enter students for exams, the health arrangements for exams and the support DfE is providing. Documents Exam centre responsibility for students retaking...
Holiday activities and food programme
Apr 27, 2021 / Resources
Information for local authorities who will receive funding to support disadvantaged children during the 2021 Easter, summer and Christmas holidays. Documents Holiday activities and food programme 2021 HTML Holiday activities and food programme 2021:...
School capital funding
Apr 27, 2021 / Resources
An overview of school capital funding, who it's for, current and past allocations, how it's calculated and spending guidance. ContentsOverviewWho the funding is forEligibility for SCA for the 2021...
Attendance in education and early years …
Apr 27, 2021 / Resources
Attendance in education settings since Monday 23 March 2020 and early years settings since Thursday 16 April 2020. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said: “It’s fantastic to see attendance in schools the highest...
Students in Wales can apply now for stud…
Apr 27, 2021 / Resources
EnglishCymraeg Students urged to apply now for finance as the application service launches for 2021 to 2022 Full-time undergraduate students in Wales are being encouraged to apply now for student finance, as...
Guidance: Submission of teacher assessed…
Apr 27, 2021 / Resources
Information for heads of centre, heads of department and teachers on the submission of teacher assessed grades: summer 2021. Documents Information for heads of centre, heads of department and teachers on the...
Longitudinal education outcomes study: h…
Apr 27, 2021 / Resources
How the government shares and uses personal data as part of the 'Longitudinal education outcomes study'. Documents Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO): privacy notice HTML Details The ‘Longitudinal education outcomes study’ compares students’ level of education...
Bhattacharyya Award for university/indus…
Apr 27, 2021 / Resources
The Royal Academy of Engineering and WMG, at the University of Warwick are inviting entries for a new annual award to celebrate collaboration between UK academics and industry. With...
Pre-registration advice notes for free s…
Apr 27, 2021 / Resources
Advice notes from pre-registration inspections of proposed free schools, studio schools and university technical colleges that Ofsted carried out in 2020 at the request of the Secretary of State for...
Support your child or partner's student …
Apr 26, 2021 / Resources
You might need to provide information about your income if your child or partner has applied for student finance in England. Your information will be used to work out if your...
Integrated curriculum and financial plan…
Apr 26, 2021 / Resources
How schools can use ICFP to create the best curriculum for pupils with available funding. Integrated curriculum and financial planning (ICFP) is a management process that helps schools plan the best...
