Get Sussex Working Plan Survey – Deadline Extended to 30 May

The government proposes reforms to employment, health, and skills support to reduce economic inactivity and help people into work. The Get Britain Working white paper aims to lower the number of unemployed and achieve an 80% employment rate long term.  As part of this...

New Foundation Apprenticeships Available From 1 August 2025

The first foundation apprenticeships will be available from 1 August 2025 for young people aged 16 to 21, and for those up to the age of 25 who are a care leaver, a prisoner/prison leaver, or have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). For more information and the...

Release of Apprenticeship Funding Rules, 2025 to 2026, Version 1

The DfE has published Version 1 of the Apprenticeship funding rules for the 2024 to 2025 academic year. This includes the rules for foundation apprenticeships, shorter duration apprenticeships, changes to the off-the-job training (OTJT) policy and reforms to end-point...