A range of government programmes, some of which offer financial incentives, are available for employers who are considering hiring employees or offering work experience. Be positive and proactive, plan for 2021 This information is to help employers understand the programmes available from the Government, with guidance and support from System Group, so they can decide which would be best suited to their business. Apprenticeships If your business in England is looking to: Offer

The government has pledged £2.5 billion of funding for apprenticeships and further improvements for employers. In his spending review speech in Parliament today, chancellor Rishi Sunak said the government would “improve the way the apprenticeship system works for businesses”. The documents published alongside the speech set out that from August of next year, employers that pay the apprenticeship levy will be able to transfer unspent levy funds “in bulk” to small and medium-si

1. Working safely during coronavirus The government has published guidance about working safely during coronavirus. It includes: guidance for people who work in vehicles cleaning your workplace safely keeping records of staff, customers and visitors to support NHS Test and Trace Driving lessons local restrictions England: You should not carry out driving lessons and motorcycle training in England up to and including Wednesday 2 December 2020. Scotland: Driving lessons can tak

Safeguarding Adults Week 2020 will take place 16 – 22 November. Safeguarding is everyone's business Safeguarding is your business It starts with you Safeguarding Adults Week 2020 – Key Themes Monday – Safeguarding and Wellbeing There’s a strong link between safeguarding and mental and physical wellbeing. In short, if someone’s wellbeing is suffering, they may consider certain actions that put them at risk. We also know that the experience of and neglect has a negative effect

It's the start of Road Safety Week 2020 and we are pledging our support to Brake, the road safety charity 'No Need to Speed' campaign to raise awareness for safer roads. Our learning underlines the importance of taking responsibility for your own safety and that of others at all times. Road accidents are avoidable, reduce your speed! Read more views related to Road Safety Week and be inspired to aid the action of a safer road for all: http://roadsafetyweek.org.uk/blog

The Institute of Apprenticeships have allowed special measures to be extended into the new year to ensure thousands of people are able to complete their apprenticeships through the COVID-19 lockdown. The Institute’s Chief Executive Jennifer Coupland made the commitment to continuing flexibilities for the delivery of end point assessments (EPA), such as online / remote assessments, until at least the end of March 2021. This will provide much-needed stability as the nation ente

At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them. Armistice Day: Remembering bravery and sacrifice 🌹 #WeWillRememberThem | #LestWeForget | #ArmisticeDay

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has impacted everyone’s daily lives. With the sudden shift to working from home, online schools and more time spent browsing the internet it’s more crucial than ever to encourage staying safe online. System Group more recently have started the adjustment to digital with our very own Virtual Learning Environment to share resources and tutoring, but due to current circumstances we have had to adapt and have transitioned all of our learning on

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As the saying goes "If ain't broke, don't fix it." In organisations, when processes work, there is less urge to investigate whether it can be improved or not. After all, change can be both scary for employees and disruptive to ongoing activities. But in a country that is alternating between national and local lockdowns, it's clear that for some organisations, 'the way that they've always done it' has been forced to change out of necessity. It could be argued that for all firm