Smart Apprentices News
Interim Ofsted visits: what you need to know
Ofsted has published further details regarding how their ‘interim visits’ will work over the Autumn period.
Childcare companies urged to take on apprentices
As employers begin returning to work in the office, there has never been a better time for childcare companies to hire new apprentices.
Ofqual confirms: Exam results to be based on teachers predictions
Roger Taylor confirms grades for GCSE, AS & A Level will be switched to reflect the predicted grades previously submitted by teachers.
Apprenticeships should be promoted more to school leavers
According to a new report by the CSJ, school leavers are missing apprenticeship opportunities due to lack of promotion.
Nursing apprenticeship funding is set to get a £172m boost
The government have boosted nursing apprenticeship funding by £172m to help those looking to kick start their career in nursing.
External Quality Assurance of End Point Assessments Simplified
The IfA & Technical Education has published its consultation outcomes, confirming plans to simplify the EQA of apprenticeship EPAs.
Apprentices receive additional job support.
A service to support apprentices who have lost their job due to Covid-19 has been launched to assist with finding new opportunities.
Traineeships: ESFA propose tender plans and reveal flexibilities
The ESFA outline flexibilities and announce a plan for funding to widen the provider base for traineeships.
End point assessments flexibilities to remain in place
Flexibilities that were introduced on over 100 apprenticeship standards to allow online & remote end point assessment will be retained until January 2021.