by SCTP | Mar 14, 2025 | News
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Youth Employment has announced the launch of its latest inquiry, focusing on how to increase employer engagement for the Youth Guarantee. This programme is designed to provide young people aged 18 to 21 with sustainable...
by SCTP | Mar 14, 2025 | News
DWP’s Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAPs) aims to get people off benefits by combining training and work experience with an employer, followed by a job interview. There have been question marks about its effectiveness but a new impact assessment...
by SCTP | Mar 14, 2025 | News
Ofsted will “think again” if there is sector-wide opposition to its report card plans – including another consultation if necessary, according to national director, Lee Owston. Click here for more from FE Week.
by SCTP | Mar 14, 2025 | News
Academy trust CEO Sir Hamid Patel has been appointed interim chair of Ofsted. Click here for more from FE Week.
by SCTP | Mar 14, 2025 | News
An education minister today refused to rule out removing level 6 apprenticeships from the scope of levy funding. Education front benches clashed in a fiery committee stage debate on the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education abolition bill. Click here...
by SCTP | Mar 14, 2025 | News
The parliamentary education select committee has demanded government set out its plans and timescales for major SEND reforms after reports a white paper is due soon. Click here for more from FE Week.
