Updated Ofsted Apprenticeship Intervention Policy

As the sector adapts to the new Ofsted Inspection Framework, the DfE is updating its apprenticeship intervention policy. The core principles of their existing accountability policy remain unchanged. They say they remain committed to high-quality apprenticeship...

Update on Apprenticeship Assessment Changes Coming

Further to the DfE’s Update article on Wednesday 15 October, Skills England has now published the initial group of revised assessment plans, as illustrative examples, in line with the Apprenticeship Assessment Principles published in February 2025. The revised...

DfE Update 5 November

Latest information from the DfE including: 1. December 2025 college financial statements submission; 2. 2026 to 2027 high needs place change process; 3. Enter learning data; 4. Update on apprenticeship assessment changes coming; 5. Updated Ofsted apprenticeship...

Member Request for Funded Training Course Availability

SCTP member, Reed in Partnership is looking for funded training courses currently available in the Hastings area (or Eastbourne) particularly for SIA, CSCS, or any other vocational qualifications that would be suitable for participants on The Restart Scheme.  Ideally,...