EFA e-bulletin for schools, colleges and other 16 to 19 providers: 18 September 2014
Published 18 September 2014
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1. Information: 2015 to 2016 high needs place number exceptional case process
Following the launch of the 2015 to 2016 high needs exceptional cases process on 26 August, EFA has produced a slide pack with audio as an additional resource to the existing suite of materials on GOV.UK.
2. Information: Free meals in further education funded institutions
A number of institutions have recently sought clarification from the EFA about whether they can enhance or ‘top up’ the free meals in further education funding rate of £2.41.
In the light of the requests for further advice, a policy clarification has been made to the free meals guide for institutions. The updated version of the guide is now available on GOV.UK.
3. Update: Traineeships eligible provider list
EFA and Skills Funding Agency have published the latest version of the 2014 to 2015 eligible providers list for traineeship delivery.
4. Information: EFA Information Exchange calendar going live
EFA is launching a new element to the EFA Information Exchange, which is accessed through the DfE Secure Access portal.
The calendar will give you details of publication dates, events and deadlines you need to know when dealing with us
You will be able to filter information by our different types of provider and academy.
The calendar will go live overnight on 18 and 19 September. As a result, the DfE Secure Access will be temporarily unavailable at this time.
If you are having problems logging on to the EFA Information Exchange, please check GOV.UK for details on how to get help.
5. Information: School admission code consultation
The Department for Education has launched a consultation on changes to the School Admissions Code to improve fair allocation of school places and to support social mobility.
Proposed changes will allow schools to give priority in their admission arrangements to children eligible for pupil premium or service premium funding. Primary schools also will be able to prioritise children eligible for the early years pupil premium who attend a nursery at that school. There are also proposed changes to the admissions timetable.
The consultation closes on 29 September.
6. Information: Syrian charitable donations
Schools and colleges raising funds for Syrian humanitarian relief are advised to ensure that all charitable donations go to genuine charities and be aware of the information and advice about travelling to Syria.