First Fall In Employment Since Brexit Vote

While the number of people in employment continues to be up from 2016, reports published by the ONS this week show the number of people in work between July and September has fallen by 14,000 when compared to figures from April to June. Slightly confusingly, the...

Twilight Networking Opportunity For SCTP Members

At the last SCTP Pre-employment Meeting it was suggested that a twilight networking opportunity be arranged to allow members to meet informally. I’m delighted to say that 3 of our enterprising members – Shiromi Cabraal of BHCC, Ian Ross or Whitehead Ross...

UK Unsigned Education Joins SCTP

Welcome to UK Unsigned as the latest provider to join SCTP. UK Unsigned is part of the SABA charity Network and since 2004, has been delivering accredited qualifications in music entertainment and media. Their aim is to give young people the opportunity to progress...

Budget Headlines For FE, Skills & Employment

The headlines from this week’s budget related to: National Minimum Wage for Apprentices to rise above inflation from £3.50 to £3.70 per hour and increases in other NMW levels. £8.5m to explore new maths resit approaches Extra £20m for colleges to prepare for...