Mental Health Funding Boost for Hastings

Young people and parents are set to benefit from extended mental health services in Hastings, backed by a £600,000 annual investment from the government’s Opportunity Area programme. The funding will develop the advice and support services available for young people...

Exploring Funding for Apprentices with Additional Needs

The DfE has published research into the effectiveness of funding to support apprentices with learning difficulties, disabilities or disadvantage. The report includes findings from interviews with apprenticeship providers, employers and third party organisations and...

ETF Digital Bitesize Courses

The Education & Training Foundation have relaunched their free online ‘Applying Your Digital Skills in Teaching and Learning’ programme. These seven courses are designed to improve digital skills and build confidence in using technology – including...

New Apprenticeship Funding Bands Introduced

The ESFA has published updated information about the apprenticeship funding band structure from August 2018. The ESFA states ‘following our consideration of the current funding band structure, we have decided to move to a new 30 band structure from August 2018...

C&G & NCFE Support on EPA

SCTP members City & Guilds and NCFE are offering free webinars to support providers plan for and implement end point assessments in apprenticeships. The free NCFE webinar ‘We’re ready for end-point assessment – are you?’ is on the 22nd May and...