House of Lords Calls for Dissolution of the IfA

The Institute for Apprenticeships should be scrapped, according to a new report by the influential House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee. It said that the role of the institute is “unclear” and that it doesn’t seem to act as an effective policing body for...

ESFA Update 13th June

Latest edition of ‘Update’ from the ESFA for the further education and skills sector including: 1. Action: community learning funding in Somerset – procurement; 2. Information: planning and preparing for adult education budget devolution; 3. Information:...

SCTP to Work with AELP on Local CPD Programme

AELP is looking to work with local provider networks such as SCTP to ensure that there is a comprehensive national and local training offer for provider staff. SCTP welcomes this opportunity and will be working with neighbouring local networks to bring you a new offer...

New Research on Skills Shortages & Brexit

New research from SCTP member City & Guilds & Emsi has looked at the current position on skills shortages in the UK. With most industries expected to grow between now and 2024, a significant number of skilled workers will be needed to meet demand....