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...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 5, 2024 | News
Following an invitation from Government earlier in the summer, West Sussex County Council has submitted to the Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, an expression of interest on devolution. The council says in the letter to the Deputy Prime Minister that it has...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 5, 2024 | News
ESFA have announced that you have until 6pm on Thursday 17 October 2024 to return your apprenticeship ILR data submissions for the 2023 to 2024 funding year. They encourage you to submit your data as early as possible to avoid any processing delays. Your ILR data for...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 5, 2024 | News
From the academic year 2025 to 2026, the Care to Learn (C2L) delivery model will change. There will no longer be an external student bursary support service (SBSS) to process applications and make payments. Institutions will be responsible for managing C2L...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 4, 2024 | News
Latest from ESFA including: Action: Recording your T Level data accurately. Action: Submit your 16 to 19 tuition fund end of year spend for 2023 to 2024 by Friday 11 October 2024. Action: 2024 to 2025 Advanced learner loans performance management point 1. Information:...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 4, 2024 | News
The Labour Party’s Five National Missions highlight the critical role of the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector in transforming Britain. Although often overshadowed by a focus on schools and universities, prioritising this sector is essential for achieving...
