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New learning and skills report
November 3rd 2022
A key recommendation in this new report from the Labour Party is that adults should be entitled to free digital skills courses up to level 2, in line with the equivalent English an … Read more

FE Teacher Training Bursaries 2022 / 2023
November 2nd 2022
FE teacher training bursaries are available to support you if you’re looking to train to teach in the Further Education and training sector.Â

Ofsted review of catch up tutoring in 16 to 19 providers
October 31st 2022
Ofsted have carried out an independent review of the government’s National Tutoring Programme.

New Multiply Network
October 31st 2022
Multiply is the new 3-year national programme focused on adult numeracy. The Multiply Network provides a forum for all Multiply commissioners, providers and wider stakeholders to s … Read more

Teach in FE website
October 21st 2022
The Teach in FE website has been launched to support a new campaign to encourage people into teaching in the Further Education sector.

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

Helping students from Ukraine
October 19th 2022
The Department for Education has published information on resources to support students arriving from Ukraine, including a range of English language learning options and training m … Read more

Reformed functional skills maths
October 19th 2022
This new report from Ofqual concludes that the difficulty of the reformed functional skills maths qualifications appears consistent with legacy qualifications and is comparable acr … Read more

Tenders Update October 2022
October 18th 2022
Take a look at Tenders Update October 2022 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.

Professional Standards for Leaders launched
October 18th 2022
Professional Standards for Leaders working in the Further Education and Training sector were launched in September 2022. Find out what the new Standards mean for you and for the se … Read more