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Skills for Life Network E-News Update April 2022
April 6th 2022
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update April 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 s … Read more

Rules set for new digital functional skills qualifications Â
April 4th 2022
Ofqual has confirmed how it will regulate the new digital functional skills qualifications.

Review of reading education in prisonsÂ
March 31st 2022
Ofsted and HM Inspectorate of Prisons have carried out a joint review of reading education in prisons.

Skills for Life Network E-News Update March 2022
March 16th 2022
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update March 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 s … Read more

Review of post-16 qualifications at level 2 and below Â
March 3rd 2022
Following a call for evidence on the review of post-16 qualifications, the DfE is now seeking views on its proposals to reform post-16 qualifications at level 1, level 2 and entry … Read more

Newcastle School of Education Open Event
March 2nd 2022
Thinking about a career in teaching? Come along to the Newcastle School of Education Open Event on Wednesday 6 April 5pm-7pm.

English and maths GCSEs needed for student loans
February 24th 2022
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.

Skills for Life Network E-News Update February 2022
February 10th 2022
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update February 2022 for a round up of the latest news, resources, courses and career opportunities.

Exams in 2022 – everything you need to know
February 7th 2022
The Department for Education has now updated its guidelines on exams in 2022, including information on contingency plans.

Levelling Up White Paper
February 2nd 2022
Levelling Up White Paper: more people in high-quality skills training and higher primary school literacy and numeracy levels by 2030.Â