Further Education

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FE policy at a glance

Latest news

Swine Flu

15 June 2009

As part of the Government's overall response, DIUS will be issuing periodically updated sector-specific guidance for HE and FE institutions regarding sensible precautions that can be taken to mitigate the possible effects of swine flu.

Download the latest guidance on swine flu (32 KB)

This guidance has also been distributed to institutions and learning providers through Universities UK, GuildHE, the Association of Colleges, the Association of Learning Providers, the National Union of Students, the Higher Education Funding Council of England and the Higher Education Business Continuity Network.

The most accurate public information on the latest situation can be found at www.direct.gov.uk/swineflu, and the Department of Health and Health Protection Agency websites.


Information for Businesses

Business Link: swine flu

Business Link: crisis management and business continuity planning

SoS letter to LSC

John Denham has written to the Chair of the Learning and Skills Council, to set out how the 2009 Budget affects the further education and skills sector in 2010-11

 

Read John Denham's Letter to Chris Banks >(36 KB)

LSC decision on capital projects

Sir Andrew Foster has published his review of the capital programme in Further Education

Read his review >(268 KB)
Siôn Simon's letter to college principals about the LSC's decision to suspend further capital projects >(2 MB)
More letters >

Real help to get jobs

The Government has announced a £158m fund to provide careers and training advice to those who have lost or are in fear of losing their jobs


Read the press release >
Practical help (PDF) >


Apprenticeships

Whether you're an employer looking for an apprentice or an individual looking for an placement, the Apprenticeships website has all you need to know


Visit the Apprenticeships website >
Summary of the new Apprenticeships Bill >

Transforming the FE sector

The work to transform the FE sector is well underway with a switch to self regulation and moves to change the way government bodies communicate with providers


Visit the FE Self Regulation website >
More about the FE Communications Gateway Panel >


National Improvement Strategy

This initiative offers services to help colleges and providers drive up quality and standards


More on the National Improvement Strategy >


See also
LSC Framework for Excellence > 
LSC intervention strategy >(113 KB)

'Raising Expectations' White Paper

Read more on plans to streamline the adult skills system and give local authorities a greater say over the education of young people


Raising Expectations downloads and bulletins >



Workforce reform

Find out more about reforms to teacher training and the work of Lifelong Learning UK, the Learning and Skills Improvement Service and others


See our Workforce section >