Education & Skills News - May

Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard is NOW Available

In 2016, the BPFs Education and Skills committee conducted a survey to identify the training needs in the plastics industry. The Skills report identified a gap in the knowledge and highlighted the importance of polymer modules in both Level 3 and 4 apprenticeships.

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Flexibilities on End-point assessments due to COVID-19

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) have introduced new temporary flexibilities to ease the end-point assessments. This includes remote assessments in areas which previously required a face-to-face assessment (including furloughed apprentices, as long as they meet the correct conditions).

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ESFA Creates a Website Dedicated to COVID-19 Support

The Education and Skills Funding Agency has expanded its guidance on COVID-19 and created a website with a wide range of information. This includes actions for schools during the outbreak, financial advice and providing apprenticeships during the outbreak.

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Government Rolls Out its Bounce Back Loan Scheme

The Government has announced a new ‘Bounce Back Loans scheme’ that will allow businesses to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 and access the cash within days. This scheme is aimed at Small-Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and the loans are interest free for the first 12months and can last up to 6 years.

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