by SCTP | Jul 26, 2025 | News
The University of Bath and the Edge Foundation have been working on a study evaluating the design, implementation and impact of the raising of the participation age (RPA) in England. This raised the age at which young people were meant to remain in learning (not...
by SCTP | Jul 26, 2025 | News
The Department for Education overspent its apprenticeships budget for the first time last year in what has been described as a “landmark moment”. The overspend was covered by virements from other non-apprenticeship budgets and has led to speculation regarding future...
by SCTP | Jul 26, 2025 | News
Two former education secretaries, union leaders and the leader of a college membership body have been named as members of a new inquiry launched to investigate the educational outcomes of white working-class children. More details have been announced for the...
by SCTP | Jul 26, 2025 | News
New legislation will give mayors powers to appoint “commissioners” to lead on delivery of their skills and employment policies. The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, published this month, proposes that mayors could directly hire up to seven...
by SCTP | Jul 26, 2025 | News
West Sussex County Council has launched Skills Bootcamps, a new initiative designed to help people gain in-demand skills that local employers are actively seeking. The programme offers access to industry-recognised, flexible training courses tailored to meet current...
