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Burnham States that Public Contracts Must Deliver More Apprenticeships

by SCTP | Jul 4, 2026 | News

Andy Burnham’s first speech since launching his bid to be the next prime minister pledged to shift power out of Whitehall, he set out plans to use government contracts to create apprenticeships and work placements for young people, end a university-first education...

Thousands More Out-of-Work Benefit Claimants to get Personalised Support

by SCTP | Jul 4, 2026 | News

Up to 40,000 disabled people and people with health conditions will benefit from expanded access to personalised support, as the government rolls out Support Conversations across a further 27 Jobcentres taking the total number of sites to 33. Click here for more in...

Prime Minister Meets Hospitality Leaders to Boost Opportunities for Young People

by SCTP | Jul 3, 2026 | News

The Prime Minister has hosted a roundtable discussion with hospitality organisations working to support those facing barriers to employment, training and education, setting out the government’s ambition to ensure every young person can fulfil their potential...

Vocational Qualifications Reform from 2027 – Strategic Transition Planning Statement due by 6 July 2026

by SCTP | Jul 3, 2026 | News

On 20 May 2026 the DfE launched the online form for the Strategic Transition Planning Statement (STPS). They have requested statements from all 16 to 19 institutions in England in relation to their current, or plans for, delivery of T Levels and vocational...

Expressions of Interest for Mayoral Strategic Authorities Apprenticeship Pilot Are Now Open

by SCTP | Jul 3, 2026 | News

Mayoral Strategic Authorities (MSAs) can now apply to deliver Apprenticeship Brokerage Pilots across up to 8 areas from autumn 2026 to March 2029. Click here for more.

Guidance on Individualised Learner Record Returns for 2026 to 2027 Academic Year

by SCTP | Jul 3, 2026 | News

The DfE has published guidance for the individualised learner record (ILR) returns 2026 to 2027 for all institutions that complete the ILR data return. Click here for more.
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