Aldi joins supermarkets signed up to Government's national voucher scheme

Aldi has confirmed today (Tuesday 21 April) it has signed up to the national voucher scheme, which is one of the ways the Government is supporting children on free school meals during the Covid-19 outbreak.

The Government has announced a package of support, including additional funding and high-quality resources, to help schools deal with the challenges posed by coronavirus.

Ofqual sets out details for schools, colleges, students, parents & carers on how GCSEs and A levels will be awarded following the cancellation of this year's exams.

Taking Teaching Further Round 3 registrations open for all providers @E_T_Foundation

All Further Education (FE) providers can now apply for Round 3 of the Taking Teaching Further programme as Route 2 of the programme opens today, Wednesday 1 April 2020.

Weekly shopping vouchers worth £15 to spend at supermarkets while schools are closed due to coronavirus

Children eligible for free school meals will benefit from a national voucher scheme allowing them to continue to access meals whilst they stay at home.

This document sets out guidance for apprentices, employers, training providers and assessment organisations in response to the impact of COVID-19.

1. Introduction

This operational guidance is intended to provide further detailed information on new arrangements and responses to questions for organisations delivering post-16 further education including general further education colleges, sixth form colleges, and other providers.

Exclusive: The skills minister sits down with Tes to talk apprenticeships, T levels and colleges

Earlier today Gillian Keegan, Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills wrote to the FE College leaders about the measures to restrict Covid-19 in FE and the measure that the Government has put in place. Here is the letter from Gillian below:

Dear Colleagues,

Further details on arrangements for exams which have been cancelled to fight spread of coronavirus