Does Skills England have what it takes to close the skills gap?
We have been told that the Department for Education/Skills England are in listening mode, so now is the time for Awarding Organisations/EPAOs, providers, employers and…
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New Minister poses new opportunities for the skills sector
With the resignation of Robert Halfon MP, the UK Government has a new Minister responsible for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higer Education. Nichola Hay MBE from…
Who is the New Skills Minister?
The Department for Education has confirmed that Luke Hall MP is the new Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education. The announcement comes…
Condition of Funding changes will prove detrimental to SEND learners
The Department for Education’s (DfE) Condition of Funding rule changes will remove learning opportunities for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), a specialist…
Transnational Education Generated £27.9 Billion in the UK
Total UK revenue from education-related exports and transnational education (TNE) activity was estimated to be £27.90 billion in 2021, an increase of 6.23% since 2020…
Is flexible working the key to boosting performance and teacher well-being?
The following article by Joanne Moseley at Irwin Mitchell discusses the benefits of implementing flexible working in schools, FE Colleges and Independent Training Providers, including…
City & Guilds Upskilling The Nation With New £26m Wave of Skills Bootcamps
‘City & Guilds Training’, the training arm of City & Guilds, has secured further funding from the Department for Education to deliver a new wave…
Netcom Training Secures Contract worth £2.4 Million from Department for Education to Deliver Digital Skills Bootcamps Across England
The Department for Education selected Netcom Training as a national partner for its digital skills courses Digital skills training provider Netcom Training has secured more…
Overview of DfE Apprenticeships and Traineeships Data for 2022/23
The Department for Education unveiled the most recent comprehensive data on apprenticeships and traineeships in England for the academic year 2022/23 on Thursday, November 30,…
West Yorkshire Colleges secure funding to accelerate digital innovation in education
West Yorkshire Colleges, including Bradford College, have been successful in securing £6.9 million from the Department for Education to digitise teaching and learning in key sectors. …