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ESFA Update: 16 December 2020

Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers.

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Items for further education

Article Title
Information staggered rollout of coronavirus testing for secondary schools and colleges
Action how to claim exceptional learning support (ELS) for 2020 to 2021
Information review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below in England - process for removing funding approval from qualifications with low and no enrolments
Information extending Exam Support Service provision for apprenticeship FSQs
Information procurement opportunity launching for adult education budget (AEB) contracts for services
Information Further Education Capital Allocation
Information update to the Integrated Financial Model for Colleges guidance
Information update on the level of funding for the Level 3 adult offer
Information update to the Charity Governance Code
Information new traineeships resources published
Your feedback traineeships insight survey for training providers and employers
Information WorldSkills UK transfers winning formula with launch of Skills Development Hub

Items for academies

Article Title
Information staggered rollout of coronavirus testing for secondary schools and colleges
Information academies land and buildings collection tool – the form is now live
Information update to the academy revenue funding page on GOV.UK
Information risk protection arrangement – 2021 to 2022 price confirmation
Information academies finance directors’ forum – have your say

Items for local authorities

Article Title
Information staggered rollout of coronavirus testing for secondary schools and colleges
Action how to claim exceptional learning support (ELS) for 2020 to 2021
Information risk protection arrangement – 2021 to 2022 price confirmation
Information procurement opportunity launching for adult education budget (AEB) contracts for services
Information update on the level of funding for the Level 3 adult offer
Published 16 December 2020
Last updated 17 December 2020 + show all updates
  1. We have added information on the staggered rollout of coronavirus testing for secondary schools and colleges, announced by the Department for Education today.

  2. First published.