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What Impact has 20 Years of Policy Change had on Apprenticeship Starts?

by SCTP | Apr 19, 2026 | News

This report from the Gatsby Foundation examines twenty years of policy interventions, and the extent to which it is policy and funding decisions, rather than labour market demand that drives change.  

Government Unveils £429m ‘Experts at Hand’ Offer to Get SEND Support Into Mainstream Settings Without an EHCP

by SCTP | Apr 19, 2026 | News

The DfE has published funding guidance for the Experts at Hand and Local Authority SEND Transformation Fund, confirming £429 million in allocations to local authorities for the 2026 to 2027 financial year. Click here for more in this FE News article.

Next Generation to Study and Work across Europe as Britain Rejoins Erasmus+

by SCTP | Apr 19, 2026 | News

Students, apprentices and young people will soon be able to study and work across Europe, as the UK and EU sign the legal text in Brussels to formally bring the UK into Erasmus+ in 2027. Click here for more from the DfE in this FE News article.

Stepping Stone or Stumbling Block: Rethinking Level 2 English and Maths Pathways

by SCTP | Apr 19, 2026 | News

In this Social Mobility Commission think-piece, former DfE resit lead and FE English resit teacher, Andrew Otty, examines resits through his first hand experience teaching students. Click here for analysis and sector reaction from FE News.

DWP Issues Updated Apprenticeship Funding Guidance Covering Units

by SCTP | Apr 17, 2026 | News

This DWP guidance on how the government funds apprenticeships in England, including details of funding bands and the apprenticeship levy has been updated to include details on apprenticeship units. Also, click here for the DWP’s apprenticeship unit funding rules...
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