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Review of the assessment of Functional Skills qualifications
February 19th 2024
This new report sets out Ofqual’s findings from its review of the assessment of reformed Functional Skills qualifications in English and maths.
New minimum teaching hours for English and maths
February 15th 2024
To meet the condition of funding from the academic year 2024 to 2025, learners will need to study eligible qualifications for a minimum number of hours per week.
Spelling It Out, Making It Count
February 13th 2024
‘Spelling It Out, Making It Count’ investigates the current state of Functional Skills Qualifications in English and maths in the UK following their reform in 2019.
Tenders Update February 2024
February 11th 2024
Take a look at Tenders Update February 2024 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
Skills for Life Network E-News Update January 2024
January 22nd 2024
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update January 2024 for a round up of what’s new and what’s happening in maths, English, ESOL and digital skills in the FE and Training … Read more
Green Skills Teacher Training Programme
January 19th 2024
This intensive, practical and focused course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work confidently with the latest around Green Skills in your daily practice.
Interactive Map of Essential Skills
January 19th 2024
A new interactive map showing local-level data on essential skills needs in England is now available. The map provides indicative numbers of 16–64 year olds with low literacy or nu … Read more
UfI VocTech Trust grants open to applications
January 12th 2024
Grants of between £30,000 to £60,000 are available for projects lasting three to 12 months which have the potential to transform how adults gain and maintain the skills they need f … Read more
Tenders Update January 2024
January 12th 2024
Take a look at Tenders Update January 2024 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
GCSE maths resits: pass rate falls
January 12th 2024
The pass rate for GCSE maths resits in England has fallen, with November’s exam results showing 22.9% of maths entries were awarded grade 4 or above, down from 24.9% in 2022 and 26 … Read more