by SCTP | Oct 19, 2017 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published the results of the annual FE Choices employer satisfaction survey for 2016/17, capturing employers’ experiences of their training mainly in the apprenticeship programme. The proportion of employers either “likely” or “extremely likely” to...
by SCTP | Oct 18, 2017 | Uncategorised
Latest from the ESFA (former SFA) including: 1. ILR hard close: 6pm Thursday; 2. Apprenticeship training payments: ILR must match service data; 3. Non-levy procurement: requests for further information; 4. 16 to 18 traineeships and adult education budget growth...
by SCTP | Oct 18, 2017 | Uncategorised
The national provider network, AELP is offering a free webinar on ‘Apprenticeships in Higher Education – Policy, Practice and Partnerships’. The webinar looks at how policy affects delivery and the benefits of working in partnership. It takes place...
by SCTP | Oct 18, 2017 | Uncategorised
The National Skills Academy for Financial Services won two ESF/SFA Skills Support For The Workforce lots in the Coast To Capital LEP area – one aimed at Intermediate & Higher Skills Provision For The Employed, (known as ‘Skills For Growth’) the other for Higher...
by SCTP | Oct 17, 2017 | Uncategorised
The FE sector is worried by the negative impact FE loans have had on learners from disadvantaged backgrounds. A government report published today has investigated the impact of the government’s FE reform agenda. Low interest and poor take-up of the loans by particular...