AELP’s Paul Warner on Apprenticeship Starts & Brexit

In this thoughtful article (actually an account of a presentation to a recent Westminster Employment Forum) Paul Warner, Director of Research and Development, Association of Employment and Learning Providers looks at the reasons for the fall in apprenticeship starts,...

SELEP Growth Hub Skills Event Slides and Q&A

The South East LEP held a skills event on the 9th May in London aimed at briefing local Growth Hubs on the skills agenda and provision on offer with the intention of this supporting interactions with employers. The event included inputs on the SELEP-wide skills...

Mental Health Funding Boost for Hastings

Young people and parents are set to benefit from extended mental health services in Hastings, backed by a £600,000 annual investment from the government’s Opportunity Area programme. The funding will develop the advice and support services available for young people...

Exploring Funding for Apprentices with Additional Needs

The DfE has published research into the effectiveness of funding to support apprentices with learning difficulties, disabilities or disadvantage. The report includes findings from interviews with apprenticeship providers, employers and third party organisations and...