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Apprenticeship incentive scheme extension announced
The Treasury announced on Tuesday 24 November the apprenticeship incentive scheme extension will now carry through until March 2021.
Ofsted key findings revealed from interim visits during COVID
Ofsted key findings have been published from the 36 providers, visited between September and October, as part of Ofsted’s interim visits.
Ofsted to move visits to online for remote inspection
Ofsted released a statement on Monday 2nd November to share the news that the inspectors are to move Ofsted visits to online for remote inspection
Ofsted advise mental health should be a ‘high priority’ for providers
Ofsted advise mental health should be a ‘high priority’ for providers following published letters from the first 10 interim visits taking place this autumn.
Ofsted interim visits are taking place at 10 training providers this Autumn
Ofsted has published the letters from the first 10 interim visits of FE providers that are taking place this Autumn. The letters reveal findings from interviews with both leaders and learners.
Nine in 10 workers must reskill by 2030 says report
Research by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has revealed 90% of people will need new skills by 2030 in a newly published report.
NHS training requirements rise as a result of COVID
As the pandemic pushes NHS workers to their limits, we look at the implications on NHS training COVID-19 has caused, and how apprentices can help.
Apprenticeship figures show starts for 2019/20 fell 18% on previous academic year
Provisional data has been released on the number of apprenticeship starts for 2019/20 compared to the previous academic year.
Apprentices struggle to complete functional skills tests amid Covid pandemic
Apprentices can’t move forward with their functional skills assessments as awarding bodies struggle to adapt assessments in the face of COVID-19.