by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 13, 2024 | News
Apprenticeship starts increased by 3% in July, despite concerns that employers might reduce training investments after Labour came to power. Provisional figures from the Department for Education show 19,410 apprenticeship enrolments in July, up from 18,790 in the same...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 13, 2024 | News
This new report published by the Education Policy Institute, commissioned by The Prudence Trust and in partnership with Youth Access, finds significant gaps in early mental health support for young people across England – and a rise in the number of young people...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 7, 2024 | News
Dyslexia Awareness Week 2024 (DAW24) will take place from 7 – 13 October inclusive. This year’s theme is “What’s Your Story?” It has three key messages and one call to action: Every story is different – showcasing the diversity of the dyslexic community and...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 7, 2024 | News
Apprentices from across East Sussex are invited to celebrate their achievements at this year’s graduation ceremony. The special evening event will acknowledge the commitment and hard work of local apprentices of all ages and levels and across all sectors. The East...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 5, 2024 | News
Youth Futures is seeking to capture high-quality evidence on what works in engaging employers to take action on supporting employees from minoritised ethnic backgrounds, especially young people aged 16-24, in areas of recruitment, retention, and progression within...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 5, 2024 | News
The future of popular Level 3 vocational courses, such as BTECs, may be reconsidered following a significant shift in government policy. Labour has launched a short, focused review of the planned defunding of these courses, which were set to be phased out between 2024...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 5, 2024 | News
Ofsted has outlined plans to assess inclusivity in its new inspection reports for schools, colleges, and training providers, starting in September next year. A new inclusion criterion will be added, but the method for measuring inclusivity is still under consultation....
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 5, 2024 | News
Congratulations to SCTP members, the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex, for being among the 33 universities and colleges awarded funding from the Office for Students to expand Level 6 degree apprenticeships in England. This third wave of funding,...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 5, 2024 | News
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. This year’s theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is workplace mental health. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 5, 2024 | News
Brighton and Hove City Council have submitted an Expression of Interest on devolution to government, signalling partnership and opportunity for economic growth. The Expression of Interest (EoI) sets out a commitment to working together with all local authorities and...
