Designing Qualifications That Will be Fit for Their Purposes​

by SCTP | Jul 10, 2026 | News

This Ofqual report is about qualification design and the issues that need to be considered when designing a qualification that will be fit for multiple purposes.

Are Some Young People Choosing University Because the Alternatives Feel Impossible?

by SCTP | Jul 10, 2026 | News

The Higher Education Policy Institute blog tells a mother’s tale of her sons efforts to acquire a degree apprenticeship and reflects on sometimes difficult pathway from education to work.

Building a Future Tech Sector That Works for Everyone – Call for Evidence Outcome

by SCTP | Jul 10, 2026 | News

The DSIT call for evidence sought evidence on the impact of emerging technologies on women’s participation, progression, and leadership in tech with the insights gathered intended to help the Women in Tech Taskforce to design, scope, and deliver what works and what...

Funding for Businesses who Give Youngsters a Chance as Government Ramps up Youth Jobs Drive

by SCTP | Jul 5, 2026 | News

Businesses who take on jobless youngsters will be offered thousands of pounds in the latest boost to youth employment support. Click here for more in this DWP press release.

Out of Reach: Real Unemployment and the People Missed by Benefits Based Employment Support

by SCTP | Jul 5, 2026 | News

Click here for this report from the Salvation Army.

Bridging the Gap Between Secondary, Further and Higher Education: a Tale of Three Sectors

by SCTP | Jul 5, 2026 | News

This Higher Education Policy Institute blog explains why there is an urgent need for the secondary, further education and higher education sectors to interact and collaborate more effectively to create a better understanding of student learning at these levels of...