by SCTP | Dec 13, 2024 | News
A transcript of Skills Minister, Jacqui Smith’s speech at the Holex Conference focussing on Quality, Qualifications and Progression.
by SCTP | Dec 13, 2024 | News
Popular level 3 qualifications including 44 BTECs that were facing defunding have been given a reprieve. Ministers will allow 70 per cent of the courses earmarked for defunding to continue up to 2027, a departure from the previous government, which wanted to defund...
by SCTP | Dec 13, 2024 | News
The further education (FE) provider dashboard pilot is now live in ‘Private Beta’ (non-public). The dashboard is a new tool bringing published performance data on learner outcomes for colleges and large local authority FE providers (in receipt of £1 million or more...
by SCTP | Dec 13, 2024 | News
Latest information from the ESFA including: 1. DfE further education provider dashboard pilot; 2. 16 to 19 funding allocation and outturn statement R14 2023 to 2024; 3. ESFA grant funded providers – view your devolved continuing learners adult skills fund allocation...
by SCTP | Dec 13, 2024 | News
The government has launched a new Business Growth Service that is aimed at making it easier and quicker for SMEs to find government advice and support all under one roof .