Schools White Paper: What to Expect from the Government’s “Blueprint for Opportunity” To Bridge the “Disadvantage Gap”

by SCTP | Feb 22, 2026 | News

The government is set to publish its schools white paper on Monday, with reforms that will have a direct impact on the FE sector. Click here for more details and sector reaction.

Apprenticeship Accountability Framework Updated Guidance – Passed Planned End Date

by SCTP | Feb 22, 2026 | News

The DfE has updated the Apprenticeship Accountability Framework to clarify the indicator linked to the Apprentices Past Planned End Date (APPED) measure.

Government Launches Consultation on Smoke-Free Places

by SCTP | Feb 22, 2026 | News

The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a consultation seeking views on proposals to extend smoke-free places and introduce heated tobacco-free and vape-free places in England. Click here for more.

Plan to Increase Youth Minimum Wage Could be Delayed

by SCTP | Feb 22, 2026 | News

Ministers are considering slowing down plans to pay adults of all ages the same minimum wage. Click here for more in this BBC news article.

Pragmatism, Partnership, and the Pace of Change: A New Chapter for Qualifications

by SCTP | Feb 20, 2026 | News

See this FE News article for a review of the qualifications landscape from Tim Bennett-Hart, CEO of RSL Awards and Chair of the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB).