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Our aim is for all employers to take more ownership of their apprenticeships and access the full range of high quality training provision on offer. We believe that the best way to do this is through the apprenticeship servic…
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Finalists from a wide range of industries and occupations are progressing to the next stage of the National Apprenticeship Awards.
The ESFA has a sound system of governance and internal control, in its first annual report, which the Comptroller and Auditor General has certified, receiving an unqualified audit opinion.
Claire Paul, Director of Leadership Development at the BBC has been appointed co-chair of the ADB - working alongside Trudy Harrison MP.
Our apprenticeship service is confirmed as a UK leader of digital transformation, after winning the title ‘Digital Public Service Innovation of the Year’ at the Digital Leader 2018 Awards ceremony, last night.
From early September 2018, staff from apprenticeships and the professional and technical education reform teams within DfE will move into the ESFA.
A minimum standards notice to improve issued to Prospects College of Advanced Technology by the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
A member of the Young Apprenticeship Ambassadors Network, Dexter Hutchings, has his article featured in the Learning and Work Institute debate.
A new trial will enable AEB providers to fully fund learners, who are employed and in receipt of a low wage and cannot contribute towards the cost of co-funding fees.
An event was held today (Thursday 17 May) to share what members of the Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network (ADCN) are doing to support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender + (LGBT+) representation in their organisat…
A financial health notice to improve issued to Sussex Downs College by the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
The 15th National Apprenticeship Awards is now open for entries - with new categories opening up for 2018.
Marking our first year anniversary since the creation of the ESFA.
We have continued to ensure stability in allocation statements for the 2018 to 2019 funding year, which have now been issued to our providers.
From the start of the 2019 to 2020 funding year the government intends to devolve the adult education budget (AEB) to Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs) and delegate the AEB to Greater London Authority (GLA), subject to rea…
NAW 2018 wraps up after 5 days of celebratory events that demonstrated how apprenticeships work for individuals, employers, local communities and the wider economy.
As the 11th National Apprenticeship Week draws to a close, over 250 apprentices have today celebrated completing their apprenticeship in the ‘class of 2018’ graduation ceremonies.
A round-up of key events happening during NAW 2018 (5 to 9 March).
An ‘apprenticeships work for women’ event highlighted and celebrated the positive impact of female apprentices in workplaces across the country.
The ADCN celebrated its first year with an event dedicated to recognising the achievements of its members – who are all committed to championing apprenticeships and diversity amongst employers.
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