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24+ Advanced Learning Loans

Date published: 02/01/2013

Providing full and detailed information to the FE and Skills sector is essential to the successful introduction of 24+ Advanced Learning Loans next year”, says Kim Thorneywork, Chief Executive of the Skills Funding Agency. That’s why, together with the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, Student Loans Company and HM Revenue and Customs, the Agency is committed to a comprehensive programme of communication with the sector to help colleges and training organisations prepare.


A New Streamlined Funding System

Date published: 28/03/2013

Today we are publishing the details of the 2013/2014 simplified funding method.


A new you for the New Year

Date published: 18/01/2011

The New Year is upon us and maybe one or two resolutions have already been broken. But for those wanting to resolve to change their lives for good this year, help is at hand...


Agency Priorities and Funding 2012-13

Date published: 25/05/2012

Business Secretary Vince Cable has written to Geoff Russell, Chief Executive of Skills Funding, to confirm the Agency’s core priorities and funding for 2012-13…


Agency Publishes Subcontractor Register

Date published: 22/02/2012

In line with the intentions of the Government’s Transparency Agenda, the Skills Funding Agency is publishing a list of subcontractors with an aggregate contract value of £100,000 and over, together with details of their lead provider.


Agency response to the Government’s Autumn Statement

Date published: 05/12/2012

The Agency welcomes the news that the Government has put FE at the heart of its investment with future funding for Capital.


And the Next Step? Adult Learners’ Week

Date published: 09/05/2011

Discover thousands of free learning events during Adult Learners Week…


AoC Conference Workshop on Funding Reforms

Date published: 21/11/2012

Working with the sector and putting learners and employers at the heart of our simplification proposals.


AoC Conference Workshop on Reducing Bureaucracy and the Whole College View Programme

Date published: 21/11/2012

Graham Brough, Delivery Programme Director of the Skills Funding Agency, jointly, with Barking and Dagenham College, delivered a workshop at the AoC conference on ‘bureaucracy reduction in the further education sector and the Whole College View programme’.


Applications Go Live for 24+ Advanced Learning Loans

Date published: 09/04/2013

24+ Advanced Learning Loans for courses starting on or after 1 August 2013 are now available.


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