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⭐ Funding news ⭐ EAL Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Electrical Installation has been extended for another year, so learners can enrol until August 2026 and be funded. Both EWA qualifications from EAL attract the lifelong learner entitlement (formerly Adult Learner Loan). Extended funding approval end dates engineering and BSE qualifications in England Kevin Sparrow Andy Beresford MCIPHE Gareth Williams On December 12, 2024, the government outlined its vision for the future of post-16 qualifications, ensuring learners have a wide range of choices. This announcement follows a rapid review of vocational qualifications previously slated for defunding by the former administration. The Department for Education (DfE) has now confirmed the extension of funding approval end dates for EAL’s BSE qualifications that were due to be defunded in line with the educational reforms. The new dates and the relevant funding offer are given in the following table:

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📈 Our SEND School Improvement programme focuses on 7 key areas—from Intent to Provision Mapping—helping leaders create and embed actionable plans to enhance SEND provision and outcomes. Learn more today ⬇️

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How do you drive change in schools? Our new report explores how to maximise the impact of innovation in education - with insights for teachers, school leaders, academics, policymakers, and charities on ways to increase your influence. It’s based on the lessons learned from our evaluation of the Templeton World Charity Foundation ‘Big Questions in Classrooms’ initiative to promote inter-disciplinary teaching. Some of the key findings include:  ☑️ Involve teachers in research. ☑️ Focus on culture.  ☑️ Target school leaders & multi-academy trusts. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eaqZHzGp 

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Weak overall achievement rates have become an unwelcome but persistent feature of the #apprenticeship market. With the DfE reportedly trialling alternative apprenticeships assessments, Think undertook research with the support of Gatsby, that explored the extent to which issues with EPA contribute to low achievement rates and within that, to understand the role of employers, apprentices and providers in supporting completion.  Interesting read on FE News with a link to the full report. #skills #training #policy #education

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Is your school ready for an Ofsted inspection? With safeguarding remaining one of the key areas, being prepared is more crucial than ever. Our latest blog post dives into how schools can proactively ensure their safeguarding policies and monitoring systems are inspection-ready. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools you need to face inspections confidently. Click here to read the blog: https://bit.ly/3O5NMEt 📚✏️ #Ofsted #Safeguarding #Education

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Apprenticeship funding band changes Following on from yesterdays flurry of posts about funding band changes to ODM (new name - operations manager) and Team Leader Supervisor, please find enclosed the link the full list of funding band changes (published 8 August): https://lnkd.in/ev-nb7tw And a reminder to all EpAOs, make sure you review the quality assurance sections of any revised assessment plans, as you may well find changes to assessor requirements (the tendency is to focus on the changes to the KSBs / assessments methods which risks missing the changes to assessor requirements)

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Transform Whole School Wellbeing with Actionable Solutions Our FREE guide offers practical, easy-to-implement solutions for tracking and enhancing wellbeing data—covering attendance, behaviour, emotions, and readiness to learn. With Life Skills GO, you can: ✅Empower Student Voice ✅ Streamline wellbeing data for better decisions ✅ Boost student engagement and academic outcomes ✅ Foster a happier, healthier school environment Revolutionise how your school supports student wellbeing with actionable data. 🚀 Book a demo now and download your free guide to start making an impact!

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🚨 New report alert! Edge Foundation releases "Flex Without Compromise" - a critical look at the proposed Growth and Skills Levy. Key points: 🔹 Concerns over funding squeeze for apprenticeships 🔹 Potential impact on Youth Guarantee & Growth Mission 🔹 Suggestions to boost apprenticeship opportunities CEO Alice Gardner: "We need solutions now to incentivize apprenticeship growth, especially for young people." Report proposes: ✅ Better SME support ✅ Full funding for under-22 apprentices ✅ Improved application process ✅ Modular apprenticeship model Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eDdQacvU #Apprenticeships #SkillsLevy #YouthEmployment

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The big news today that ESFA to follow IfATE in being removed and brought under the DfE. Will be interesting to see what details emerge of what the new model will be. https://lnkd.in/eaYAKERV

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Did you know Access to HE Diplomas will be Fully Fundable through Adult Skills Fund (formerly AEB) for 24/25? Exciting news for colleges and training providers with AEB (now ASF Adult Skills Fund), in both non-devolved and Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) devolved areas. As of 1st August 2024, all Access to HE Level 3 diplomas will be fully fundable through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF). Why? The government are focusing on qualifications that create real job opportunities and Access to HE diplomas can lead to substantial career pathways. What’s the drawdown? up to £5,000 Fully funded learners up to £3,600 Co-funded learners This is a game-changer.

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Our new report with the Local Government Association and Isos Partnership reveals that spiralling costs have not led to better educational outcomes for SEND pupils. As Tim Oliver OBE sets out, reform is now unavoidable. This research sets out a clear pathway to make the system work better for all, including ensuring that mainstream schools are able to support more SEND pupils, reducing the reliance on specialist placements. Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/eENiHUqu

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🚨STUDENT ALERT 🚨 Are you interested in #apprenticeships Check out this webinar

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On day 4 we look at our EPA services. Did you know that there are two apprenticeship qualifications available in payroll? click on the link below to read about our services and the training providers we work with who deliver them. #IPPE #CIPP #ChoosePayroll #Apprenticeships

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The proposal to 'retire' the Career Development Professional 6 apprenticeship Update There is a meeting on Thursday 2nd May PM with Sally Timmins from IfATE to discuss the proposal and to provide evidence as to why this apprenticeship is important and needs to continue. Representatives from training providers, the CDI and Careers England will attend and one of the recommendations will be that the Standard be reviewed instead of retired. We shall keep you informed and please feel free to raise your own concerns and share with other professionals across the sector. AC Training #careers #careerdevelopment #employability #careercompanies #universities# #schools #colleges #studentservices #charities #nationalcareersservice #careersprofessionals #careersleaders #careerspractitioners #nhscareers

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The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has published updated apprenticeship funding rules for employers and training providers in England, which will come into effect from 1 August 2024. The new rules introduce several significant changes and clarifications and aim to improve the quality, accessibility, and compliance of apprenticeship training. https://lnkd.in/eGP2Pu4F

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Pupil attendance is closely linked to pupil's academic attainment, making attendance monitoring a vital part of any school's office process. SIMS Attendance can help schools reduce truancy, improve safeguarding, and monitor behaviour trends in the classroom. Join us for our Managing AM/PM Registers course to learn how to maintain effective attendance monitoring 👉 https://okt.to/LVDKeE #EdTech #SIMSTraining

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Pupil attendance is closely linked to pupil's academic attainment, making attendance monitoring a vital part of any school's office process. SIMS Attendance can help schools reduce truancy, improve safeguarding, and monitor behaviour trends in the classroom. Join us for our Managing AM/PM Registers course to learn how to maintain effective attendance monitoring 👉 https://okt.to/fpgN98 #EdTech #SIMSTraining

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