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Essential Skills & Inclusion Network meeting
February 5th 2023
The next meeting of the Essential Skills and Inclusion Network will be held online on the 24th of February. All Practitioners of English, Maths, ESOL, SEND and digital skills worki … Read more

Tenders Update February 2023
February 4th 2023
Take a look at Tenders Update February 2023 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.

Funding rate increase for digital skills
February 4th 2023
New funding rates for adult provision from academic year 2024 to 2025 will mean that the funding rate for digital skills qualifications will be increased.

CfEM Reimagining FE Maths Conference
February 4th 2023
The Education and Training Foundation is delighted to open up bookings for its fully subsidised, face-to-face CfEM Reimagining FE Maths conference that will take place on Friday 24 … Read more

Numeracy skills interventions for adults – what works?
January 31st 2023
This review of the evidence base for interventions intended to improve numeracy skills among adults aims to inform the development of policy in this area as part of the Multiply pr … Read more

Skills for Life Network E-News Update January 2023
January 18th 2023
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update January 2023 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

Creating Neuro-Inclusive Events
January 17th 2023
Professor Amanda Kirby provides a checklist covering what you can do before, on and after the day to ensure that your event is as neuro-inclusive as possible.

Demystifying Accessibility
January 16th 2023
Join Learning Technology specialist Sammy White to find out how to make your practice more inclusive. This free Demystifying Accessibility webinar will offer lots of ideas for you … Read more

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.