Sector News
Clearer pathways to establishing an outcomes-based system
The new legislation coming into force following the Skills Bill, highlights a further period of change for the education sector. Most learning providers (88%) tell us that they recognise the value of EdTech to deliver more time for higher-value tasks and ensure better learning outcomes, but less than 29% of education professionals say their leadership is investing in technology.
The Department of Education’s changes to the off-the-job training policy and what it means for you
This August, the Department of Education changed the off-the-job training policy. Following the regulatory changes a minimum of 20% of a learner’s own working hours is no longer the requirement. 49% of audits indicate off the job calculation issues. The updated OTJ regulations and Smart Apprentices’s new tracking systems will make audit easier
The financial implications of 2022 FE legislative changes
There are significant financial challenges for FE and skills providers posed by local skills improvement plans. Cuts in funding for young people, adults and apprentices impact on providers in different ways and organisations will need strategies to secure and optimise their sources of funding, as well as improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations.
The importance of joined-up data
Having access to detailed and up to the minute data is critical for successful colleges and education providers. Too many are still being held back by clunky, non-intuitive and restrictive systems that are not capable of delivering the information needed in a timely or practical fashion.
Could do better? Combatting the almost 50% apprentice drop-out rate.
FE providers need to have accurate, actionable insights into learner attrition. By implementing powerful digital solutions that provide useful and meaningful data, they can better understand the reasons why some learners drop out.
End legislative push back for key Education reform
FE Week encourages more teachers and staff to challenge their pay banding in the hope they can access government FE funds and ensure their utilisation in staff pay.
Challenge your pay
FE Week encourages more teachers and staff to challenge their pay banding in the hope they can access government FE funds and ensure their utilisation in staff pay.
Levelling up white paper: The key reforms for FE and skills
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LMS systems transform apprenticeship programs
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