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The fast moving news and information channel for teachers, managers and supporters of functional skills and GCSE maths & English, digital skills, ESOL, employability and SEND.
This knowledge organiser/vocabulary crib sheet for Entry 3 Reading includes two WordWall quizzes for learners to test their understanding.
Adults looking to improve their numeracy skills are set to benefit from new courses through the new multiplying maths skills initiative.
Ofqual has confirmed how it will regulate the new digital functional skills qualifications.
Ofsted and HM Inspectorate of Prisons have carried out a joint review of reading education in prisons.
Students who haven't achieved a grade 6 in English and/or maths at age 16 will now be eligible to receive support from the 16 to 19 tuition fund.
Students would need English and maths GCSEs, or two A-levels at grade E, to enable them to access student loans in England under new plans.
The Department for Education has now updated its guidelines on exams in 2022, including information on contingency plans.
Skills for Life Network E-News Update May 2022
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update May 2022 for a round up of what’s new and what’s happening in maths, English, ESOL and digital skills in the FE and Training sector.
Maths and English Summit
On Tuesday 24th of May 2022, AELP in partnership with The Skills Network will run the Maths and English Summit, which will give providers the opportunity to come together to attend a dedicated event focusing solely on maths and English provision.
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Improving Maths and English in Further Education: A Practical Guide
This book aims to provide a practical and easily applied toolkit for teachers and leaders as they work with learners to help them develop their maths and English skills.
Literacy and ESOL Readers from Gatehouse Books
Gatehouse Books introduce two new series for Literacy and ESOL learners. Walt’s Adventures and What’s Your Story? are printed with full colour photographs in a comic book style.
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