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Tenders Update June 2022
June 8th 2022
Take a look at Tenders Update June 2022 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.

Functional skills in apprenticeships Â
June 8th 2022
People who start a Level 2 apprenticeship without Level 1 English and maths will no longer automatically need to attempt Level 2 English and maths tests to complete their apprentic … Read more

Functional Skills Delivery Network Conference
June 7th 2022
Monday 11th July, 9am-3pm, The Engine Room, Leeds. Free of charge. Your chance to find out about innovative online resources, the latest policy developments and to network with fel … Read more

New report on education in prisons
June 1st 2022
In this new report on education in prisons, the House of Commons Education Select Committee recommends that all prisoners should receive an assessment for learning needs and be giv … Read more

Skills for Life Network E-News Update May 2022
May 19th 2022
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update May 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 sec … Read more

Maths and English Summit
May 18th 2022
On Tuesday 24th of May 2022, AELP in partnership with The Skills Network will run the Maths and English Summit, which will give providers the opportunity to come together to atten … Read more

Taking Teaching Further
May 18th 2022
Round five of the DfE-funded Taking Teaching Further initiative that supports providers to recruit teachers, including maths, English and SEND specialists, is now open.

SEND consultation: have your say
May 10th 2022
The government is seeking your views on proposed changes to the special educational needs and disabilities and alternative provision system in England.

Tenders Update May 2022
May 6th 2022
Take a look at our Tenders Update May 2022 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.

Advanced Practitioner Reflections
May 5th 2022
Advanced Practitioner Reflections is a guide, rich in practice-evidence, where Advanced Practitioners creatively tell their own stories of influence and impact on self, peers, lear … Read more