IfA Strategic Guidance Published

The government has published guidance on how the Institute for Apprenticeships should carry out its functions for the 2018 to 2019 financial year. This document explains the purpose of the Institute for Apprenticeships. It provides directions for the Institute to...

EDT LMI June Bulletin

Latest labour market information from SCTP Member, Education Development Trust, covering West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and beyond.

AEB Flexibility for Low Wage Learners

The ESFA has announced a new trial that will enable AEB providers to fully fund learners, who are employed and in receipt of a low wage and cannot contribute towards the cost of co-funding fees. The one-year trial, for the 2018 to 2019 funding year, will enable more...

Care Leavers Apprenticeship Bursary

Click here for an interesting news item looking at the new Care Leavers Apprenticeship Bursary which gives financial support to care leavers entering an Apprenticeship. SCTP is working with Spectra First, the organisation promoting a Care Leaver Covenant nationally...

ESF Direct Calls Launched in Coast to Capital LEP Area

Three ESF Direct Calls have now been launched in the Coast to Capital area. The calls are for the following Investment Priority areas: IP1.1 – Access to employment for job seekers and inactive people. IP1.4 – Active inclusion including equal opportunities...