by SCTP | Jan 9, 2026 | News
National Apprenticeship Week 2026 takes place from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 February 2026. This week-long celebration brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and...
by SCTP | Jan 9, 2026 | News
Latest information from the DfE including: 1.2025 to 2026 advanced learner loans performance management point 2; 2. Care to Learn and 16 to 19 Bursary Fund for defined vulnerable groups funding claims; 3. National Apprenticeship Week 2026; 4. Share your feedback on...
by SCTP | Jan 9, 2026 | News
This DfE document provides information on the intended scope and content of the regulation making powers in clause 3 of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. These child protection measures strengthen multi-agency responses to children suffering, or likely to...
by SCTP | Jan 9, 2026 | News
This FE News article from the Strategic Development network explores the future for the operation of Apprenticeship provider governing boards.
by SCTP | Jan 9, 2026 | News
The minutes of the West Sussex Economic Growth Board meeting on 15 December have been published and can be found here.
by SCTP | Jan 9, 2026 | News
Safer Internet Day 2026 will take place on 10 February 2026 with the theme “Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI.” This year’s campaign highlights an issue that has rapidly become a global discussion, how can we use artificial...
by SCTP | Jan 4, 2026 | News
Naomi Clayton, CEO of the Institute for Employment Studies writes in this blog that the Keep Britain Working Review presents a compelling vision and blueprint for a healthier, more inclusive workforce – one where employers, employees, and government work together to...
by SCTP | Jan 4, 2026 | News
The latest Office for National Statistics Labour Market data for the UK has been released in the December 2025 update. Click here for an analysis from FE News and here for analysis from the Institute of Employment Studies.
by SCTP | Jan 4, 2026 | News
The backlog of people waiting to have their work capability assessed is to be significantly reduced through a package of measures that will reduce UK welfare spending by £1.9bn by the end of 2030/31 the government has said. Click here for more in this FE News...
by SCTP | Jan 4, 2026 | News
Ofsted has enacted a “contingency plan” to help inspectors record notes when inspections resume in January, after more “technical problems” with its electronic evidence-gathering (EEG) system. Inspectors will be given “alternative processes to record their notes on...
