Tenders Update January 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.
Skills for Life Network Team
GCSE maths resits: pass rate falls
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 26.9% in 2019.
Digital training for the care sector
The Department of Health and Social Care has has unveiled plans to fund new accredited qualifications, digital training and apprenticeships for the care sector.
Skills for Life Network E-News Update December 2023
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update December 2023 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.
Participation in FE and Skills
New participation statistics from the DfE show that the Multiply adult numeracy programme accounted for most of the growth in learners in FE and Skills last year.
Tenders Update December 2023
Take a look at Tenders Update December 2023 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
Using your Character Strengths
The VIA Survey of Character Strengths is a free self-assessment that aims to help you identify and understand your top qualities.
Skills for Life Network E-News Update November 2023
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update November 2023 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.
Artificial Intelligence tools for teachers
The Government is investing up to £2m to ensure that all teachers in England will benefit from new tools powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) that will help them plan lessons and reduce their workloads.
Tenders Update November 2023
Take a look at Tenders Update November 2023 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
Supporting ESOL learners with maths
Would you like to gain more confidence in supporting ESOL learners on maths programmes? This webinar will boost your confidence and give you lots of strategies and ideas to help you support them.
Skills for Life Network E-News Update September 2023
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update September 2023 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.