Latest News

Reform of Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications
January 16th 2023
The government has issued an important update report on the reform of Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications which will see new quality criteria and approval processes implemented.Â

Tenders Update January 2023
January 12th 2023
Take a look at Tenders Update January 2023 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.

Inside scoop webinars
January 12th 2023
These free Inside Scoop webinars will introduce you to tried and tested approaches developed by teachers in FE that you can use to improve attainment in maths.

National Maths and English Network events
January 10th 2023
These Network events will provide you with the opportunity to learn about new resources, share experiences and ideas and participate in some CPD.

Digital Functional Skills key information
January 9th 2023
David Redden from NCFE shares some key information on what’s coming and what to expect from the new Digital Functional Skills qualifications.

Skills for Life Network E-News Update December 2022
December 14th 2022
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update December 2022 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

Digital Functional Skills – a progress update
December 13th 2022
Ofqual has published a progress update on the new Digital Functional Skills qualifications, with information on the status as at 8 December 2022 of the qualifications that awarding … Read more

Maths and English courses from the ETF
December 13th 2022
Time is running out to book your space on the ETF’s Level 5 online maths and English courses.

ESOL Research Community
December 13th 2022
At the next meeting of the ESOL Research Community on the 19th of January 4-5.30pm, Jenny Stacey will talk about her research in maths and ESOL and Jill Court will present findings … Read more

New Safeguarding and Prevent training
December 9th 2022
New, in-depth format training courses to support the FE and Training sector with some of the most challenging areas of Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values have been launched b … Read more