by SCTP | Nov 2, 2018 | Uncategorised
A new tool to let employers directly post apprenticeship vacancies is being launched by the ESFA. From this month, levy paying employers with an apprenticeship service account will find a ‘recruitment’ link on their account homepage, which will give direct access to...
by SCTP | Nov 2, 2018 | Uncategorised
SCTP members HIT Training and Learning Curve as well as AELP have expressed concerns over plans announced by the ESFA at this week’s AELP Conference to place a financial cap in terms of how much a provider will be able to earn in the system. In a system...
by SCTP | Nov 2, 2018 | Uncategorised
From today SCTP can no longer be contacted on the 01273 891232 number. The number is rarely used but is a significant cost so the decision has been taken to use mobiles only. The mobile numbers for SCTP personnel can be found at the foot of each week’s...
by SCTP | Nov 1, 2018 | Uncategorised
This interesting article from Tom Bewick, Chief Exec of the Federation of Awarding Bodies take a critical look at the current apprenticeship system and its strengths and weaknesses and the reasons for the decline in starts. Interestingly he reports that in the...
by SCTP | Nov 1, 2018 | Uncategorised
There were some clear messages emerging from the conference which had a positive feel after some welcome budget announcements the day before. The main points related to ESFA announcements about RoATP, the apprenticeship register where the ESFA appeared to be listening...