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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

Easter themed resources
April 6th 2022
The Skills Workshop website has new Easter themed resources available for you to download, including an activity around Spring Festivals from different cultures and faiths.

Ukraine Crisis
April 2nd 2022
The National Youth Agency has produced a website resource with guides, toolkits and signposts to help you navigate conversations with young people about the Ukraine crisis.

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

Catch-up tuition fund criteria widened
March 30th 2022
Students who haven’t achieved a grade 6 in English and/or maths at age 16 will now be eligible to receive support from the 16 to 19 tuition fund.

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.

#FEtapestry newsletter March 2022
March 2nd 2022
Check out the #FEtapestry newsletter March 2022 for the latest practitioner-created content and practitioner-led events.