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Free Courses for Jobs: eligibility changes
May 24th 2024
Access to free Level 3 courses under the Government’s Free Courses for Jobs scheme will be restricted to adults earning less than £25,000 for the year 2024/2025.

Skills for Life Network E-News Update March 2024
March 20th 2024
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update March 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 s … Read more

Tenders Update March 2024
March 10th 2024
Take a look at Tenders Update March 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 February 2024
February 21st 2024
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update February 2024 for a round up of what’s new and what’s happening in maths, English, ESOL and digital skills in the FE and Trainin … Read more

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

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.

Digital training for the care sector
January 12th 2024
The Department of Health and Social Care has has unveiled plans to fund new accredited qualifications, digital training and apprenticeships for the care sector.