Lower Reconciliation Threshold for ESFA Grant Funded Providers

by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 22, 2021 | Uncategorised

The DfE and ESFA have confirmed a lower reconciliation threshold for ESFA providers who are paid on profile throughout the academic year to 90% for the 2020 to 2021 academic year. This will apply to ESFA grant funded colleges and local authorities with an allocation...

IES Reflections on the Impact on the Labour Market Over the Past Year

by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 22, 2021 | Uncategorised

Tony Wilson, Institute for Employment Studies, has written a blog looking back on the last year since the start of the national lockdown, reflecting on the impact on the labour market and what can be learnt for the recovery.

Migration During the Pandemic Briefing

by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 22, 2021 | Uncategorised

The Resolution Foundation has published a briefing on migration during the pandemic, based on data in the Labour Force Survey which suggests that 1.3 million migrants have left the country.

Partnership Application Sought for SELEP ESF Bid

by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 21, 2021 | Uncategorised

SCTP has been contacted by a member who is interested in speaking with other members about a possible joint bid, partnership, or consortium application for the open SELEP ESF opportunity. Please contact info@sctp.org.uk to be put in touch.

Government Investment into Green Shipbuilding Launched

by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 21, 2021 | Uncategorised

The government is investing £20 million to develop zero emission vessels and clean port infrastructure. The government is encouraging scientists and academics to collaborate with UK shipping, ports and shipbuilders to enter ambitious proposals into a competition for...