by SCTP | Mar 14, 2025 | News
DWP’s Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAPs) aims to get people off benefits by combining training and work experience with an employer, followed by a job interview. There have been question marks about its effectiveness but a new impact assessment...
by SCTP | Mar 14, 2025 | News
Ofsted will “think again” if there is sector-wide opposition to its report card plans – including another consultation if necessary, according to national director, Lee Owston. Click here for more from FE Week.
by SCTP | Mar 14, 2025 | News
Academy trust CEO Sir Hamid Patel has been appointed interim chair of Ofsted. Click here for more from FE Week.
by SCTP | Mar 14, 2025 | News
An education minister today refused to rule out removing level 6 apprenticeships from the scope of levy funding. Education front benches clashed in a fiery committee stage debate on the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education abolition bill. Click here...
by SCTP | Mar 14, 2025 | News
The parliamentary education select committee has demanded government set out its plans and timescales for major SEND reforms after reports a white paper is due soon. Click here for more from FE Week.
