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UK Climbs Global Skills Leaderboard, Scoring High on AI maturity

by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News

UK ranks 22nd out of 109 for global skills proficiency, climbing from 45th place last year. This ranking places the UK ahead of the US (27th) and China (39th) but behind other European countries. Click here for more from FE News.

New Free School Meals Entitlement Will Also Include Those in FE

by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News

Over half a million more children will benefit from a free nutritious meal every school day, as the government puts £500 back into parents’ pockets every year by expanding eligibility for free school meals. Click here for more from FE News.

What Are AI Agents and How Could They Transform the FE Sector?

by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News

This FE News article looks at the rise of AI agents: intelligent systems designed not just to inform, but to act and the potential transformative impact on the FE sector.

Phillipson: Scrapping Level 7 Apprenticeships Won’t Harm Skills Supply

by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News

Removing public funding for level 7 apprenticeships is “unlikely” to lead to a “significant fall” in the supply of skills in the future, the education secretary has said. Bridget Phillipson has also revealed that government officials did not find a “strong enough...

National 16-19 Funding Rate Boosted to £5,105 in 2025-26

by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News

The national funding rate for 16 to 19 year old students will be increased to £5,105 in the next academic year following the government’s latest cash injection. Click here for more from FE Week.
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