New ‘Freelance Champions’ to put Creative Workers at the Heart of Government’s Policy-Making

by SCTP | Sep 7, 2026 | News

Leila D’Aronville and Lizzie Crump have been appointed as the Government’s Freelance Champions. They will represent the sector’s 703,000 freelancers within Government, including sitting on the Creative Industries Council. Click here for more.

£10 Million Hospitality Grant Scheme Launches in Boost for Independent Pubs, Restaurants and Cafes

by SCTP | Sep 7, 2026 | News

Village pubs, family-run restaurants, and cafés receive a boost as a new £10 million three-year Hospitality Grant Scheme has launched for applications. Click here for more in this DBIST press release.

Young People from Households Receiving Universal Credit Can Now Receive FE Free Meals, Regardless of Household Earnings

by SCTP | Sep 7, 2026 | News

Click here for information and guidance from the DfE.

Adult Skills Fund for Funding Calculation Rule-Base for Funding Year 2025 to 2026

by SCTP | Sep 7, 2026 | News

The DfE has published the ASF funding calculation rule-base for 2025 to 2026. Click here for more.

Help the DfE Recruit Participants for Early Years Qualifications Research

by SCTP | Sep 7, 2026 | News

The early years qualifications research team at DfE are looking for people who are currently studying for an early years qualification, or who have completed one in the last 6 months. Click here for more.

How to Claim Exceptional Learning Support for Funding Year 2026 to 2027

by SCTP | Sep 7, 2026 | News

The DfE has published the exceptional learning support (ELS) guidance and cost form for funding year 2026 to 2027. Click here for more.