LAGAT Employability Skills NewsletterPosted on 12 July 2010

Issue number 4 focuses on the 2010 Learner of the Year Awards, Employability skills and Achievements.
Download and read the latest edition here.

Five qualify at Level 3 NVQPosted on October 16, 2010

Five staff members at Denton CE Primary school who have been supported by Lagat have been awarded their Level 3 NVQ's. Four were awarded a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification and one received a Health & Safety Qualification...Read More

LAGAT staff raise money at the Race For Life eventPosted on 01 May 2010

11 members of the LAGAT staff ran the "Race for Life" event in Lincoln on Sunday 23rd May 2010 in aid of cancer research. The staff raised a sum total of £170.00
The event was a 5K jog, run or walk at RAF Waddington. Why not have a look at some of the photo's!

LAGAT achieve Investors In People re- accreditation Posted on 08 February 2010

LAGAT have received re-accreditation to the coveted "investors in People" mark. The mark shows a consistent improvement in business processes and outcomes.

LAGAT Celebrate SuccessPosted on 08 November 2010

LAGAT hosted its Annual Celebrating Success event at the Atrium, Lindum Business Park on 5th November 2010.
The event celebrates the success of learner achieving in the previous year, each received a certificate presented by the Local MP for Lincoln, Karl McCartney.
Read more and see the pictures here

New Safe Click Site LaunchedPosted on 23 November 2010

The UK Council for Child Internet Safety has launched a new website designed to give children and parents guidance on internet safety, go to SAFE CLICK

HR: Poor PerformancePosted on 30 November 2010

Poor staff performance is one of employers’ most common complaints.  Managers faced with difficult conversations about work standards and potentially litigious staff often avoid.....Read More

HR: Timing when dismissing staffPosted on 04 January 2011

Timing is crucial when dismissing staff. The case of Gisda Cyf v Barratt, provides guidance on the crucial issue of how the effective date of termination of employment should be determined. ....Read More

HR: Key Employment Law DevelopmentsPosted on 07 February 2011

As in previous years, employment law gets ever more onerous and key developments to prepare for in 2011 include: Tribunal Awards
The limits applying to tribunal awards and other amounts payable. ....Read More

New TAQA Qualification replaces A1 & V1Posted on 01 May 2011

The Training, Assessment & Quality Assurance (TAQA) qualifications are a direct replacement for the previous Assessor & Verifier awards, these new qualifications change the approach to the quals in assessment and quality assurance.....View the Quals available

Framework for Excellence SurveysPosted on 01 March 2011

If you are an Employer or Learner working with LAGAT, you may have received details requesting your participation in a survey on behalf of the Framework for Excellence. To take part, please go here

Quest Recruitment launch their new Website!Posted on 23 May 2011

Quest Recruitment, part of the LAGAT group proudly launched their new website today. The site gives existing and potential partners fresh and up to date information on all of the professional services offered....why not have a look:

Foundation Learning ProgrammePosted on 09 May 2011

LAGAT are proud to offer placements to the Foundation Learning programme for young people aged between 16 & 18 years old....Read more

Learner of the Year AwardsPosted on 14 June 2011

This years Learner of the Year Awards took place at The Lawn in Lincoln. Three learners from LAGAT's Learning Centre were nominated....Read More

Harlaxton College Celebrate SuccessPosted on 08 June 2011

Harlaxton College near Grantham were pleased to celebrate the success of three of its Hospitality Team this week when they achieved their NVQ Awards....Read More

Foundation Learning ProgrammePosted on 09 May 2011

LAGAT are proud to offer placements to the Foundation Learning programme for young people aged between 16 & 18 years old....Read more

Young Apprenticeship AchieverPosted on 15 June 2011

Congratulations are extended to one of LAGATs' own Apprentices who recently achieved qualifications and a framework in Business Administration....Read More

Equality Act 2010 Employment QuestionsPosted on 29 June 2011

As an employer, do you know what questions about health or disability during early stages of the recruitment process you may or may not ask?
Download the Government Guidance

Agency Workers Regulations 2010Posted on 05 July 2011

What are the key provisions in the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 and what should employers do to prepare for them? ....Read More

 

The Priory Academy LSST Celebrate SuccessPosted on 18 July 2011

Three staff members at The Prior Academy LSST were presented certificates on achievement of their NVQ awards recently....Read More

LAGAT team up with AAT for Accountancy

Posted on 14 Aug 2011

LAGAT are proud to offer Accountancy qualifications at levels 1 to 3 in Computerised accounts and Certificate/Diploma in Accounting. These valuable qualifications will be delivered in partnership with the Association of Accounting Technicians awarding Body. Why not get in touch for more information.......Contact

 

Employment Statutory Payment Limits

Posted on 03 Oct 2011

Statutory payments are made under certain circumstances and these have differing values...Read More