by SCTP | Oct 17, 2025 | News
Ofsted chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver and chair Christine Gilbert were questioned by MPs on Parliament’s education committee today ahead of next month’s rollout of new-style inspections and report cards. Click here for more on what was learned from this FE Week...
by SCTP | Oct 17, 2025 | News
English and maths progress measures for 16-19 year olds will be introduced for the QAR reporting year 2024/5, for the first time since 2018/19. The DfE has published a guide to the progress measure and also an additional document which defines the qualifications in...
by SCTP | Oct 17, 2025 | News
Employers who recruit skilled workers from abroad will be asked to prove their sector invests enough in training for domestic workers. Last week, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), an arm’s-length public body, published a draft “temporary shortage list” of...
by SCTP | Oct 17, 2025 | News
Business confidence fell to its lowest level on record in September, driven by concerns over soaring costs, according to a survey of business leaders. Topping the unease were labour costs, with energy prices also weighing on the outlook. Click here for more in this...
by SCTP | Oct 17, 2025 | News
The House of Commons library has published the latest statistics on youth unemployment in the UK as well as comparisons with other OECD countries.
by SCTP | Oct 17, 2025 | News
Published by the House of Commons library this research paper provides a summary of skills policy in England. It also provides the latest skills statistics.