Mon 20 May 2013
Every day this week we will upload a special edition of Toni Notes. These will cover different aspects of adult learning, in celebration of Adult Learners' Week 2013.
Fri 17 May 2013
We are calling on students’ unions to urge the government to reverse this policy and we need your help to lobby your MP’s and put pressure on Michael Gove to rethink his damaging reforms.
Wed 15 May 2013
The government has recently launched the Future of Apprenticeships in England Consultation. This consultation outlines the response of the government to the Richard Review and makes suggestions for radical changes to the way apprenticeships work.
Wed 08 May 2013
NUS has launched Steps to Engagement – a toolkit designed to help students’ unions increase, improve and expand the levels of engagement they have with their members.
Tue 02 Apr 2013
In June 2012 the government commissioned businessman Doug Richards to produce a report on the future of apprenticeships. He was asked to consider how apprenticeships could look in the future and to make recommendations on what the core components of an apprenticeship should be. In response to the Richard Review the government has launched a consultation on some of the key issues raised by Doug Richard.
Tue 19 Mar 2013
This briefing looks at apprenticeships and some of the work that NUS does for apprentices.
Wed 13 Mar 2013
This survey asks for your views on the costs of Further Education. Complete this short survey to be entered into a prize draw to win £100.
Tue 12 Mar 2013
This briefing looks at the issue of the apprentice wage. The apprentice wage has been subject to much debate since its introduction in 2010. Is it a fair wage for apprentices and how does it relate to what apprentices actually get paid.