http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php en alexa@tvrn.co.uk Copyright 2012 2012-02-22T09:24:39+00:00 http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/skills-funding-agency-update-issue-94/ http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/skills-funding-agency-update-issue-94/#When:09:24:39Z In this issue:   The Register of Training Organisations - closing date for submission of financial statements is Friday 10 February at 5pm £250 million to boost business investment in skills – prospectus published New Residential Access Fund within Discretionary Learner Support Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of 16 to 24 year-olds Communicating the Skills Investment Strategy Consultation on a proposed college merger – Easton College and Otley College   Update - Issue 94 SFA Updates 2012-02-22T09:24:39+00:00 http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/skills-funding-agency-update-issue-95/ http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/skills-funding-agency-update-issue-95/#When:09:24:22Z In this issue:   Introduction of the 12 month minimum duration for Apprenticeships Discretionary Learner Support 2010/11 over delivery funding English and Maths qualifications for adults Communicating the Skills Investment Strategy Learner Equality Research – Religion and Belief Book now for the 2012 FE Data Conference – 28 March Calling all providers – get involved in the biggest national skills event in the UK: WorldSkills UK – The Skills Show Showcase the talents of your learners through WorldSkills UK national competitions Free online seminars – Supporting independent training providers in collaborative contracting   Update - Issue 95 SFA Updates 2012-02-22T09:24:22+00:00 http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/skills-funding-agency-update-issue-93/ http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/skills-funding-agency-update-issue-93/#When:09:23:04Z In this issue:     Funding Calculation 2011/12 Reminder: R06 ILR return due 6 February 2012 Communicating the Skills Investment Strategy FE Data Management - Recording nested qualifications in the Individualised Learner Record Next Step webchat goes live FE Choices: Publication of Outputs New equality reports Statistical First Release   Update - Issue 93 SFA Updates 2012-02-22T09:23:04+00:00 http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/skills-funding-agency-update-issue-91/ http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/skills-funding-agency-update-issue-91/#When:09:22:54Z In this issue:   Geoff Russell to retire Further Education Public Information framework – Employer Satisfaction Survey 2011/12 The Agency’s new Register of Training Organisations Apprenticeship vacancies – Recording successful candidates Apprenticeship vacancies – Vacancy closing dates Learner Register Organisation Portal Enhancement Applications welcomed for training managers/ experts for WorldSkills 2013 Adult Learners Week 2012 – Final opportunity for ESF award nominations Equalities in Practice workshops   Update - Issue 91 SFA Updates 2012-02-22T09:22:54+00:00 http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/skills-funding-agency-update-issue-92/ http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/skills-funding-agency-update-issue-92/#When:09:22:30Z In this issue:     Funding Guidance 2011/12 – Adult Skills Budget Funding Claims and Audit Returns Discretionary Learner Support second in-year forecast – 2011/12 Consultation on a proposed college merger – Southwark College and Lewisham College Communicating the Skills Investment Strategy Take part in National Apprenticeship Week 6 – 12 February Unit Delivery Trials 2011/12 – Additional briefing document available soon Applications welcomed for training managers for WorldSkills 2013 – closing date 27 January!   Update - Issue 92 SFA Updates 2012-02-22T09:22:30+00:00 http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/skills-funding-agency-update-issue-90/ http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/skills-funding-agency-update-issue-90/#When:09:21:56Z In this issue:   The National Career Guidance Shows Learner Information Suite V19.02 due for release soon End-of-Year 2010/11 Employer Responsive Qualification Success Rate and Minimum Levels of Performance reports to be published Knighthood for information authority Chair Applications welcomed for Training Managers/ Experts for WorldSkills 2013 Data Self-Assessment Tool – future development sessions Supporting independent training providers in collaborative contracting – online seminars     Update - Issue 90 SFA Updates 2012-02-22T09:21:56+00:00 http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/cieh-health-and-safety-course-availability-25th-october-2011/ http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/cieh-health-and-safety-course-availability-25th-october-2011/#When:17:06:12Z There are a few spaces left on the course outlined below.  If you are interested please contact Alexa Volker (alexa@tvrn.co.uk) as soon as possible. Course Title : CIEH Health & Safety Course Date : 25th October 2011 Duration : 9.45 am to 4.00 pm Venue : Bicester, Oxfordshire Refreshments : teas and coffees will be available and a light lunch will be served. Learning outcomes •             Understanding the principles of health and safety and accident prevention •             Ability to contribute to any health and safety management system •             Understand the importance of risk assessment as a technique for accident and ill health prevention •             Understand the responsibilities placed on employers and employees •             Understand the hazard, risk and main causes of harm to workers (manual handling, hazardous substances, exposure to noise and vibration) •             Understand the importance of following systems, procedures and rules •             Understand how individual action can reduce risks to health and safety •             Appreciate how workplace equipment and task design affect health and safety Assessment : Multiple choice (30 questions) Regional News 2011-09-15T17:06:12+00:00 http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/vacancy-marketing-and-admin-assistant/ http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/vacancy-marketing-and-admin-assistant/#When:17:03:28Z Health_and_social_care_marketing_and_administrative_assistant_(JD).doc Health_and_social_care_marketing_and_administrative_assistant_(JD).doc Please see attached Job Description, if you are interested please send a CV and covering letter to: Sarah Jarvis Care Training Solutions Centre Manager Care Training Solutions Ltd Suite One 25 Bankside Kidlington Oxon OX5 1J     Regional News 2011-09-15T17:03:28+00:00 http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/ypla-ebulletin-issue-30/ http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/ypla-ebulletin-issue-30/#When:16:58:58Z  In this edition:   Article 1 Academies Payment Dates Article 2 ILR guidance for OLASS providers Article 3 16-19 Bursary Fund – Arrangement for requests for additional funding Article 4 Youth and Adult discretionary Learner Support MI 2010/11 Article 5 16-19 Transitional Arrangements Guide for 2011/12 Updated Article 6 Education Maintenance Allowance take-up report July 2011   Article 7 WorldSkills Premiere Experience (WSPE) YPLA_Ebulletin_Issue_30_17_August_2011.doc Regional News 2011-09-15T16:58:58+00:00 http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/one-month-to-go-until-worldskills-london-2011-we-need-your-help/ http://www.alpse.co.uk/index.php/news/more/one-month-to-go-until-worldskills-london-2011-we-need-your-help/#When:16:54:36Z With less than one month to go until WorldSkills London 2011, we need your help now more than ever to gain as much support for Team UK as possible! The Communications toolkit attached will provide you with the all the resources available to help you demonstrate your support for Team UK by doing the following:   -        Setting up a page on your website -        Promoting their stories in your newsletters, internal bulletins and your intranet -        Displaying information in your reception areas / outside your buildings, etc -        Posting messages of support on the Team UK website -        Following @wskillsteamuk on Twitter and liking the Team UK Facebook page which will be updated daily with news and content throughout Competition week All the resources you need can be found in Team UK toolkit on our website.   Are you a learning provider or employer of Team UK? If so, get the recognition you rightly deserve by completing the attached case study form and send back to me asap. Your case study will feature on the Team UK website and in the Team UK brochure! All provider and employer profiles will be published before the competition starts on 5 October.    If you need any assistance in promoting Team UK, please do not hesitate to contact me.    Thanks in advance for your support and we look forward to seeing you at WorldSkills London 2011, 5 – 8 October at ExCeL London! Team_UK_College_questionnaire.doc Team_UK_Communications_Toolkit.pdf Team_UK_Employer_questionnaire.doc   Charlotte Francis Marketing Executive (Competitions and Awards) Skills Funding Agency 3rd Floor, 36 Queen Street London EC4R 1BN T: 020 7429 2805 M: 07825 341 522 E: charlotte.francis@skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk W: www.ukskills.org.uk     Regional News 2011-09-15T16:54:36+00:00