by SCTP | Nov 16, 2024 | News
Almost two-thirds (64%) of mums would consider retraining for a new career but are held back by multiple barriers, including money, time and guilt, according to new data from the OU.
by SCTP | Nov 16, 2024 | News
A new report by the Education Policy Institute examines student access and outcomes for T levels and the T level transition programme (TLTP, soon to be renamed the T level foundation year), revealing critical challenges in the the programmes. The report analyses...
by SCTP | Nov 16, 2024 | News
As the Curriculum and Assessment Review unfolds, this article argues that including sustainability education shouldn’t be seen as a trade-off.
by SCTP | Nov 16, 2024 | News
This article draws together early feedback from employers on their post-budget apprenticeship recruitment plans which suggests that the hairdressing and early years sectors may cut apprenticeship investment.
by SCTP | Nov 16, 2024 | News
Overall effectiveness grades will no longer be awarded from FE and skills inspections in September, one year after the so-called “low information, high stakes” Ofsted judgments were ended for schools. Click here for more.
by SCTP | Nov 16, 2024 | News
Concern regarding funding clawbacks is putting providers off accessing government support for apprentices with additional learning needs – raising the risk of a student giving up and incurring extra costs for providers. This useful article draws on the opinion and...
by SCTP | Nov 16, 2024 | News
Staff shortages are among “capacity issues” in the post-16 system that will limit the reforms recommended by the government’s curriculum and assessment review. Review chair Professor Becky Francis told the Association of Colleges annual conference today that “major...
by SCTP | Nov 16, 2024 | News
The Department for Education has published guidance for providers explaining the policy decisions which have informed the adult skills fund funding rules.
by SCTP | Nov 15, 2024 | News
A range of projects designed to support training and boost employability across Hastings and Rother will share Government funding worth £1 million. Congratulations to the SCTP members that were successful. Click here for more.
by SCTP | Nov 15, 2024 | News
International Fraud Awareness Week is 17 to 23 November and encourages business leaders and employees to proactively take steps to minimise the impact of fraud by promoting anti-fraud awareness and education. More information can be found on the official international...
