Downward Trend in Apprenticeship Starts Continues

The DfE has published their latest Apprenticeships and Traineeships Aug-April 2017/18 statistical release which shows that there have been 290,500 apprenticeship starts reported to date between August 2017 and April 2018 for the 2017/18 academic year, which is a drop...

East Sussex Successful in Careers Hub Bid

The government announced the roll out of 20 Careers Hubs by the Careers & Enterprise Company, which will consist of up to 40 local schools and colleges working together with universities, training providers, employers and career professionals to improve careers...

MPs Report on Apprenticeships

The House of Commons All Party Parliamentary Group on Apprenticeships has issued its annual report outlining some of the sessions it had held over the year and concluding with some recommendations (page 2) on the need for improved careers advice, more responsive...

ESFA FE Update – 11 July

Latest update from the ESFA including: 1. Action: subcontractor declaration for 2017 to 2018 adult delivery, including apprenticeships and traineeships; 2. Adult education budget (AEB) run-down contract extensions; 3. Information: industry placements: capacity and...