Disbelief at Phillipson’s 21-and-under Change for Level 7 apprenticeships

by SCTP | May 10, 2025 | News

Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson has been accused of “political posturing” with a “daft” concession on level 7 apprenticeships that exempts a tiny number of 16 to 21 year olds from having their funding axed. Click here for more from FE Week.

Gatsby Careers Rules Apply to ITPs From September

by SCTP | May 10, 2025 | News

Independent training providers will be expected to follow the government’s Gatsby Benchmarks for the first time from September. Click here for more from FE Week.

University Spinouts to Grow Industries of the Future With New Government Backing

by SCTP | May 10, 2025 | News

Public sector is being primed to bring innovative ideas out of government labs and onto the market with £30 million backing and new guidance. Click here for more.

Learning At Work Week 2025

by SCTP | May 10, 2025 | News

Learning at Work Week 2025 is taking place from 12-18 May to support creating learning cultures at work.

FutureDotNow Findings Show Workforce Digital Skills Gap is Costing UK £23 Billion a Year

by SCTP | May 10, 2025 | News

FutureDotNow has released a new report revealing the UK economy could see an annual boost of £23 billion from a workforce powered up with essential digital skills.