“We’re delighted to announce that from today we’ll now be known as
The Switch. Following a thorough rebranding process, our new, snappier name was chosen to better reflect the great work that we do in helping to transform the lives of young people.
We may have left our old name, Tower Hamlets Education Business Partnership, behind, but our goal and passion remain unchanged.”
You can get more information by visiting their brand new website https://theswitch.org/
Now, here’s some exciting news…
We are getting in touch to explain an exciting change which will be happening on 3rd November.
What is happening?
Continue reading “Exciting News from Tower Hamlets EPB”
Real World Learning (RWL) involves intentionally designing the curriculum so it is relevant and contextualised, making learning meaningful and inspiring. Although this can come in many forms when connecting with employers, most examples of RWL are centred around students engaging with the employer or community partner.
Continue reading “The Edge Foundation launch training offer to support Real World Learning in education.”
The Solicitor Apprenticeship is a fully funded programme, lasting 7 years, where students complete a law degree and the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) with the guarantee of a Crown Prosecutor role upon successful completion. Study takes place alongside a full time Paralegal role within the CPS.
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Join The Edge Foundation & Envision for this interactive and engaging seminar chaired by broadcaster and journalist Steph McGovern
Continue reading “Rethinking Employability Event”
connectED is a series of virtual events and digital resources aimed at supporting young people during the move to home learning.
Continue reading “Tower Hamlets Education Business Partnership (THEBP) introduces ‘connectED’.”Earlier this month, the AEBP successfully launched its inaugural online event series utilising Microsoft Teams. This digital gathering brought together a diverse group of attendees, including both members and non-members, to engage in a stimulating discussion about the evolving landscape of schools and workplaces in the post-COVID era. Participants shared valuable insights and perspectives on the array of products and services now available to educational institutions, particularly highlighting the emergence of innovative virtual solutions.
Continue reading “Teams Events – Post Covid School and Workplace environment”
Earlier this month the AEBP hosted the first of a series of online “Microsoft Teams” events. Members and non-members shared ideas and thoughts on a Post Covid School and Workplace environment and the products and services that are being offered to schools including new virtual options.
Continue reading “AEBP Online Meeting – November 2020”
I am a school governor as well as being a youth engagement officer in the British Army, and a civilian teamwork/leadership facilitator working with young people from all backgrounds and all nationalities. I am passionate about young people achieving their potential – and to do that, they need to know all their options.
Please find information about Army careers for young people age 16+. In these uncertain times, the army is seeing a huge increase in applications as it offers job security for life. This is information all SLT and careers officers need to know and ensure is passed on to ALL students in secondary school, to advise young people of their options.
As you may know, only 8% of secondary age children are aware of the career opportunities available to them in the British Army. As someone who didn’t have this information when I was at secondary school, I felt cheated – and now it is my mission to ensure ALL children know about these opportunities, regardless of social background, religion, ethnicity, gender or anything else. Everyone is equal in the army.
Only 30% of army careers are in combat roles which means the vast majority are careers that are found in civilian life (mechanics, teachers, doctors, nurses, vets, dentists, engineers, IT/tech, chaplains, lawyers, HR, PR/media etc.) – the only difference is the army has higher pay, more opportunities, guaranteed continuous training and qualifications, transferable skills for life, plus adventurous lifestyle, fun and friendship.
Please find below links to films about scholarships, bursaries, and apprenticeships (finance is available from £3k – £75k per student). The first video is the most informative and most important to share – the others will give you more insight from the student’s point of view. If this information can be shared with all secondary schools and their students that would be great – and I believe it’s our duty or we are letting our children down.
On 1 July, changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) saw flexible furloughing introduced, so employees will no longer have to be furloughed for a minimum period of three weeks.
Following the change the CJRS has more flexibility to allow claims on a pro rata basis. Employers will be able to permit employees to work some of the week and be furloughed for the rest.
An employee needs to have been furloughed for at least three consecutive weeks between 1 March and 30 June to be eligible for furlough from 1 July. Additionally, after 1 July, employers may be subject to a cap on the number of employees that can be claimed for in a CJRS claim they are able to make.
The CJRS changes have effect from 1 July until the closure of the scheme on 31 October.
Parents returning from statutory maternity leave, paternity leave, adoption leave, shared parental leave and bereavement leave are broadly exempt from the CJRS furlough changes. So parents who are returning to work over the coming months will be eligible for the CJRS despite the scheme closing to new entrants on 30 June.
Additionally, from 1 August, the level of the grant will be reduced each month. From August the employer will need to pay employer national insurance and pension contributions for the time the employee is furloughed. For August, the government will continue to pay 80% of wages up to a maximum of £2,500 proportional to the hours the employee is furloughed. For September, the government will pay 70% of wages up to £2,187.50, and for October, the government will pay 60% of wages up to a maximum of £1,875. During these months employers will have to top up employees’ wages to ensure they receive 80% of their wages up to the £2,500 cap.
