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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.
Tenders Update April 2022
April 1st 2022
Take a look at our Tenders Update April 2022 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
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
#FEtapestry newsletter March 2022
March 2nd 2022
Check out the #FEtapestry newsletter March 2022 for the latest practitioner-created content and practitioner-led events.
Tenders Update March 2022
March 2nd 2022
Take a look at our Tenders Update March 2022 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
APs during COVID: thriving or surviving?
March 1st 2022
APs during Covid: this new research report explores how the pandemic affected the ways in which Advanced Practitioners were working, and in particular whether they were ‘thriving o … Read more
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.
Discover #APConnect Northstar
February 16th 2022
Find out what’s been happening on the #APConnect Northstar Train the Trainers in Advanced Practice professional development pathway for experienced Advanced Practitioners.
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.
Story of Advanced Practice
February 5th 2022
This year’s #APConnect National Conference for Advanced Practitioners, Story of Advanced Practice, will be held online on the 25th of March 9.30 – 15:20.