by SCTP | Jan 29, 2026 | News
UK banks agree £11 billion lending packages to support small business growth, particularly for small and mid-sized enterprises. See this Treasury press release for more.
by SCTP | Jan 25, 2026 | News
Latest information from the DfE including: 1. Introducing a simple snapshot data collection of full-time equivalent (FTE) teacher numbers.
by SCTP | Jan 23, 2026 | News
The Lifelong Education Institute (LEI) recently held a series of roundtables to discuss the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper. Taken together, the roundtables suggest that while the White Paper articulates an ambitious vision, it currently lacks the systemic...
by SCTP | Jan 23, 2026 | News
Ministers insist no decisions have been made “yet” on streamlining England’s suite of apprenticeships, as employer concern grows over potential cuts to popular management courses and industry progression routes amid mounting budget pressure. Click here for more from...
by SCTP | Jan 23, 2026 | News
HM Treasury guidance on the review which aims to assess the government’s approach to out-of-classroom youth provision, addressing the fragmentation and potential inefficiencies in current spend. It should ensure that investment delivers maximum impact for young people...
by SCTP | Jan 23, 2026 | News
Findings from Career Connect’s research into challenges faced by young people with SEMH needs, during transition from school to post-16 education, employment and training.
by SCTP | Jan 23, 2026 | News
The Resolution Foundation’s ‘Mountain Climbing’ report assesses the UK’s growth challenge 18 months into the new Parliament, examining how economic performance has evolved since the pandemic and evaluating the Government’s progress against its...
by SCTP | Jan 23, 2026 | News
Brighton & Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council and West Sussex County Council have reaffirmed their commitment to devolution for Sussex. See links for news items from each authority.
by SCTP | Jan 23, 2026 | News
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Aspiration Awards, a national celebration of the outstanding achievements of learners, apprentices, educators, support staff, and educational institutions across the UK. Click here for more from FE News.
by SCTP | Jan 23, 2026 | News
The Latest ONS Labour Market Figures came out on the 20th January. The data shows that vacancies are stable at 734,000, but there are 85,000 fewer vacancies than before the pandemic. Unemployment is at 5.1%. Click here for more analysis in this FE News article.
