by SCTP | Mar 14, 2025 | News
Figures, released by skills minister Jacqui Smith, show that England’s apprenticeship budget was 99 per cent spent last year. Click here for a full analysis of the figures from FE Week.
by SCTP | Mar 14, 2025 | News
The Confederation of British Industry has said that the “inflexibility” of the apprenticeship levy was “making it increasingly difficult for firms to find, hire, and upskill talent within their organisations”, according to this FE Week article which also summarises...
by SCTP | Mar 14, 2025 | News
This DWP press release states that the number of people on the highest rate of Universal Credit with no support to look for work has almost quadrupled since the pandemic.
by SCTP | Mar 13, 2025 | News
2025-6 ‘Funding for the Learning & Development Support Scheme (LDSS) for financial year 2025-2026 is subject to the conclusion of the government’s spending review process. While the Department of Health and Social Care has yet to confirm LDSS funding for...
by SCTP | Mar 13, 2025 | News
As part of the Government’s plan to support small businesses and boost global exports a new Board of Trade has been announced.
by SCTP | Mar 13, 2025 | News
Latest information from the ESFA including: 1. Updated 16 to 19 and adult education and skills funding document collection pages; 2. Further education free meals rate 2025 to 2026.