From IfATE to Skills England via DfE: What you need to know
Oct 10, 2024 · Skills minister Jacqui Smith introduced a 12-page bill in the House of Lords yesterday which will transfer all of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education’s (IfATE) powers to the Department for Education, paving the way for Skills England.. Here’s your trusty FE Week explainer on what’s in the bill, and what happens next:
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Apprenticeship funding rules 2024/25: Changes you need to know …
Mar 28, 2024 · Additional learning support funding is set for reform and functional skills requirements for SEND apprentices will be relaxed next year, according to new proposed apprenticeship funding rules.. The Department for Education is also introducing a new subcontracting threshold and plans to review “more flexible approaches” to active learning.
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DWP to merge Jobcentre Plus and National Careers Service - FE …
Jul 11, 2024 · The merger comes in line with the government’s new target to raise the employment rate to 80 per cent. Chancellor Rachel Reeves said earlier this week that the government’s main focus was creating “sustained economic growth” through reforming the skills system and tackling economic inactivity.
WorldSkills UK: 2024 foundation skills medallists announced
Nov 22, 2024 · Thirteen students have won gold, silver and bronze medals at this year’s WorldSkills UK national foundation skills finals. Competitions in eight skills areas have been taking place in education institutions across Greater Manchester this week bringing together nearly 70 SEND students from all over the UK to compete.
Shorter apprenticeships and level 7 restrictions confirmed
Sep 24, 2024 · The prime minister has pledged to “rebalance” apprenticeship spending in favour of younger people by shortening the programmes and restricting employer levy investment on level 7 training.
‘Stronger’ apprenticeship accountability measures revealed - FE …
Apr 11, 2024 · Controversial accountability thresholds that “unfairly penalised” larger training providers have been replaced in an update to the apprenticeship accountability framework.
College social action awards finalists revealed
Nov 13, 2024 · Staff and student fundraisers and social action volunteers up for this year’s Good for Me Good for FE awards have been announced. There are 24 teams and individuals on the shortlist this year for the second annual awards recognising exceptional social action efforts in colleges.. The finalists were announced from the main stage of the Association of Colleges annual conference in Birmingham.
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