National survey records adult participation in learning at a historic high but identifies persistent inequalities between groups

Written by Learning and Work Institute: https://learningandwork.org.uk/news-and-policy/national-survey-records-adult-participation-in-learning-at-a-historic-high-but-identifies-persistent-inequalities-between-groups/ A national survey reveals a positive picture of adult participation in learning, tempered by persistent inequalities by social class and geography. Learning and Work Institute (L&W) has tracked the number of adults taking part in learning through an annual Adult Participation in Learning survey, the largest of its … Continue reading National survey records adult participation in learning at a historic high but identifies persistent inequalities between groups →

Sheffield welcomes professionals from displaced backgrounds to its communities

Written by Sheffield Chamber of Commerce: https://www.scci.org.uk/news/sheffield-welcomes-professionals-from-displaced-backgrounds-to-its-communities/ Skilled refugees and individuals from displaced backgrounds have a lot to offer to companies and our society. Talent Beyond Boundaries, along with Fragomen, supports the recruitment and relocation processes to help displaced talent reach their full potential and establish themselves in a safe and dignified environment. Talent Beyond … Continue reading Sheffield welcomes professionals from displaced backgrounds to its communities →

Standguide ESOL courses to start Thurs 30 Nov

The next Standguide ESOL courses (Entry 3 - Level 1) will run from Thursday 30 November until Tuesday 30 January, with initial assessments taking place on Thursday 23, Friday 24 and Monday 27 November. Classes will take place from 9:30am-2:30pm Monday - Wednesday. These will be hybrid lessons and will include 6 hours of homework … Continue reading Standguide ESOL courses to start Thurs 30 Nov →

PET-Xi upcoming course dates for Positive Destinations and Level Up (November)

Below is a list of upcoming PET-Xi course dates running throughout November Positive Destinations Development Skills Mentoring: Tues 07 Dec – Thurs 16 Dec (Tues, Wed, Thurs, over 2 weeks, plus 1-1 mentoring) Development Skills Mentoring: Tues 21 Dec – Thurs 30 Dec (Tues, Wed, Thurs, over 2 weeks, plus 1-1 mentoring) Level Up IT/Digital … Continue reading PET-Xi upcoming course dates for Positive Destinations and Level Up (November) →

DWP: Touchbase – Fri 3 November

Roundup of recent DWP announcements Second Cost of Living Payment update From this week, millions of households across the UK will receive the second of up to three Cost of Living Payments, totalling up to £900 through 2023/24. The payments made will be staggered over the next couple of weeks, running up to and including … Continue reading DWP: Touchbase – Fri 3 November →

Programmes Funding Newsletter – November 2023 (Doncaster Council)

Newsletter produced by Policy, Insight and Change Team, Doncaster Council (Reposted) Hello and welcome to the November edition of the Programmes Funding Newsletter For further information on anything in this newsletter or to receive further advice and guidance for your specific project or application, please contact the team by email -programmeenquiries@doncaster.gov.uk Many thanks … Continue reading Programmes Funding Newsletter – November 2023 (Doncaster Council) →

Military Preparation College open day to be held on Weds 13 Dec

Sheffield's Military Preparation College (MPCT) is holding a careers open day on Wednesday 13 December. The event will take place at Manor Top Barracks, Hurlfield Road, S12 2AN and will run from 10:30am (registration at 9:30am) to 1:00pm. The day will be an opportunity for current learners to demonstrate drills and parades, and will offer … Continue reading Military Preparation College open day to be held on Weds 13 Dec →

SYHA Changing Futures Collaboration event to take place on Weds 22 Nov

South Yorkshire Housing Association, in partnership with Sheffield City Council, is holding a Changing Futures Collaboration event on Wednesday 22 November from 10:30am-12:30pm. The event will be held at South Yorkshire Housing Association, 152 Rockingham Street, Sheffield, S1 4EB. The aim of the event is to promote and elaborate on how changing recruitment practices can … Continue reading SYHA Changing Futures Collaboration event to take place on Weds 22 Nov →

Changes to employment requirements for parents on Universal Credit

Press release from Department for Work and Pensions Unemployed parents to be given more support to get back into work Move follows over 45 per cent increase to support with childcare costs for parents on Universal Credit, as UK Government ‘backs working families’ Changes brought in this year set to benefit over half a million … Continue reading Changes to employment requirements for parents on Universal Credit →

Agenda for Autumn/Winter Teacake Club on Fri 24 Nov at Autism Plus

Sheffield Apprenticeships Bulletin (ESFA) – 30 October

The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) provides weekly district-level apprenticeship vacancy bulletins, broken down by region and local authority area. See below the latest vacancy lists for Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Sheffield apprenticeship vacancies copy-of-sheffield-30-oct-2023Download South Yorkshire apprenticeship vacancies copy-of-sy-apprenticeship-summary-30-10-2023Download

SOAR publish 2022/2023 Social Accounts

SOAR has published its Social Accounts for 2022/2023. The intention of Social Accounts is to promote the work carried out by SOAR and its community partners, as well as to reflect on the year. 77% referral completion success rate of engaged SPLW clients 1,745 hours of service by volunteers £131k spent on maintenance and improvements … Continue reading SOAR publish 2022/2023 Social Accounts →