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  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards January 2018

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The Government is keen that more high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on proposals to develop new Apprenticeship Standards submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for further development. How you can help This short survey will... More
    Closed 29 January 2018

  • Residential Accommodation for 16-18 year olds: National Minimum Standards

    We are proposing revisions to the national minimum standards for residential accommodation for 16-18 year olds in the FE sector to bring them up-to-date. Ofsted inspects against these standards, and they may be used by providers to assess their own services, to train staff, and as a guide for parents and students. The standards apply to any further education colleges, sixth form colleges, FE designated institutions, and 16-19 academies, which provide residential accommodation for... More
    Closed 26 January 2018

  • Eligibility for the free early years entitlement for two-year-olds under Universal Credit

    We are inviting views on our proposals for the free early years entitlement eligibility criteria for two-year-olds under Universal Credit. More
    Closed 15 January 2018

  • Eligibility for free school meals and the early years pupil premium under Universal Credit

    This consultation invites views on our proposed approach to the following passported benefits under Universal Credit: free school meals eligibility for pupils in primary and secondary education and students in further education; and the early years pupil premium. This consultation document explains: The general principles we have taken into account in considering changes to the eligibility criteria for free school meals and the early years pupil premium in... More
    Closed 11 January 2018

  • Working Together to Safeguard Children: changes to statutory guidance

    The Department for Education invites your views on changes to the statutory guidance 'Working Together to Safeguard Children', new 'child death review' guidance, and new regulations. More
    Closed 31 December 2017

  • Office for Students: registration fees (stage 2)

    We’re seeking your views on how registered higher education providers' annual registration fees charged by the Office for Students (OfS) will be calculated. More
    Closed 22 December 2017

  • Securing student success: risk-based regulation for teaching excellence, social mobility and informed choice in higher education

    This consultation seeks views on the proposed new regulatory framework which will be the system to regulate higher education. More
    Closed 22 December 2017

  • Designation of a body for English higher education information

    This consultation sets out the role of the Designated Data Body and seeks views on the suitability of HESA to fulfil the role. More
    Closed 22 December 2017

  • Designation of a body to perform the assessment functions for higher education in England

    This consultation sets out the role of the Designated Quality Body and seeks views on the suitability of QAA to fulfil the role. More
    Closed 22 December 2017

  • Simplifying Access to the Market: Degree Awarding Powers & University Title

    We invite views on the proposals for the criteria and processes for degree-awarding powers and university title. More
    Closed 22 December 2017

  • School loan schemes: Implementation of changes

    We are seeking views on the implementation of the changes to the criteria for agreeing loan schemes. More
    Closed 13 December 2017

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - November 2017

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The government is keen to ensure that a greater number of high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on Assessment Plan proposals submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for publication. Whilst the nature and methods of assessment will... More
    Closed 11 December 2017

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards November 2017

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The Government is keen that more high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on proposals to develop new Apprenticeship Standards submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for further development. How you can help This short survey will... More
    Closed 11 December 2017

  • Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards November 2017

    Apprenticeships: Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards Overview Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The Government is keen that more high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on new draft apprenticeship Standards submitted this month by our Trailblazer employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve... More
    Closed 11 December 2017

  • Children’s social care providers: fees and inspection frequency

    We are seeking views on the following proposed changes to Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Fees and Frequency of Inspections) (Children’s Homes etc.) Regulations 2015 , with a view to regulations coming into force in April 2018: a 10% increase on current fees for most settings where fees are not already at full cost recovery; reviewing the structure of future fees; and ceasing inspections for closed children’s... More
    Closed 7 December 2017

  • Independent school inspection fees, and standards

    Proposals for revised fees for Ofsted inspection of independent schools, and amendment of the independent school standards. More
    Closed 6 December 2017

  • Revised guidance for virtual school heads and designated teachers

    The consultation seeks views on changes to two statutory guidance documents: Promoting the education of looked after children; and Roles and responsibilities of designated teachers for looked after children following the Children and Social Work Act 2017. More
    Closed 27 November 2017

  • Corporate parenting, the local offer and personal adviser support

    We are consulting on three sets of guidance to accompany sections 1 – 3 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017. More
    Closed 27 November 2017

  • Reformed Functional Skills Mathematics and English Subject Content

    Consultation on reformed subject content for Functional Skills qualifications in mathematics and English . More
    Closed 7 November 2017

  • Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards October 2017

    Apprenticeships: Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards Overview Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The Government is keen that more high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on new draft apprenticeship Standards submitted this month by our Trailblazer employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve... More
    Closed 6 November 2017

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - October 2017

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The government is keen to ensure that a greater number of high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on Assessment Plan proposals submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for publication. Whilst the nature and methods of assessment will... More
    Closed 6 November 2017

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards October 2017

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The Government is keen that more high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on proposals to develop new Apprenticeship Standards submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for further development. How you can help This short survey will... More
    Closed 6 November 2017

  • Returning to work after time out for caring

    In the Spring Budget 2017, the Government committed “to promoting returnships to the public and private sector, helping people back into employment after a career break." This commitment focusses on supporting returners, who are defined as those that have taken time out of paid employment to care for children or other family members. Following this commitment, we want to know more about returners’ experiences, employers’ experiences of recruiting returners, and evidence on the... More
    Closed 23 October 2017

  • Institute for Apprenticeships Statement: Quality Apprenticeships

    We want to hear your thoughts on our draft Quality Statement, which defines what quality means in an apprenticeship. More
    Closed 18 October 2017

  • Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards September 2017

    Apprenticeships: Approving Draft Apprenticeship Standards Overview Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The Government is keen that more high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on new draft apprenticeship Standards submitted this month by our Trailblazer employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve... More
    Closed 11 October 2017

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - September 2017

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The government is keen to ensure that a greater number of high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on Assessment Plan proposals submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for publication. Whilst the nature and methods of assessment will... More
    Closed 11 October 2017

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards September 2017

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The Government is keen that more high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on proposals to develop new Apprenticeship Standards submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for further development. How you can help This short survey will... More
    Closed 11 October 2017

  • Caste in Great Britain and Equality Law

    We are seeking your views on the most effective way to implement a legal ban on caste discrimination. As a result of the recent General Election, the consultation has been extended beyond its initial 16 week period, for a further 8 weeks. The closing date of the consultation is now 18 September 2017, after which no further responses will be accepted. More
    Closed 18 September 2017

  • Approving the development of new Apprenticeship Standards August 2017

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The Government is keen that more high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on proposals to develop new Apprenticeship Standards submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for further development. How you can help This short survey will... More
    Closed 11 September 2017

  • Apprenticeship Assessment Plans - August 2017

    Apprenticeships are a key component of the growth agenda. The government is keen to ensure that a greater number of high quality apprenticeships are created to meet the needs of employers and apprentices, and help drive up growth and productivity across the economy. This survey invites you to comment on Assessment Plan proposals submitted this month by employer groups, before a decision is made on whether to approve them for publication. Whilst the nature and methods of assessment will... More
    Closed 11 September 2017
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