£89 Million of Funding to Develop Cutting Edge New Electric Vehicle Technology

by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorised

£89 million of funding has been awarded to 20 cutting edge net zero tech projects including hydrogen-powered offroad vehicles, a new lithium scale-up plant and revolutionary new EV battery systems, reinforcing the UK as a world leader in zero emissions vehicle...

First Ever Hackathon in Education to Explore AI

by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorised

Teachers and school leaders from across England are set to participate in an artificial intelligence (AI) hackathon as part a two-day event to experiment with technology and identify how AI could supercharge education. In a bid to unlock these benefits, the Department...

Institute for Fiscal Studies Calls for Uniform Subsidy Rate for Apprenticeship Levy

by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorised

Large and small businesses should receive the same level of government subsidy for apprenticeship training, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Experts at the economic research organisation have also warned that plans to reform the apprenticeship levy so...

T Level Courses Dropped as GCSE Pass Rates Fall

by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorised

Several colleges have dropped their T Level courses this year after falling GCSE English and maths pass rates for school leavers hit their recruitment targets. a host of colleges have warned that lower English and maths GCSE pass rates from this year’s school-leavers...

Apprentices from Across Brighton & Hove Invited to Join Graduation Ceremony

by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorised

Brighton and Hove City Council are working with SCTP to celebrate apprentices of all ages, levels and sectors at this year’s Brighton & Hove Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday 7 November. The evening promises inspirational talks from guest...

Apprentices Invited to Graduation Ceremony in East Sussex

by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorised

The commitment and hard work of local apprentices will be celebrated at a special graduation ceremony. The East Sussex Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, November 16 will celebrate the county’s apprentices of all ages and levels, across all sectors....

AI projects Supporting Small Businesses to get Funding Boost Ahead of UK AI Safety Summit

by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorised

Artificial intelligence projects in areas as diverse as fashion, farming and fire-fighting are being backed with a further £37 million, as the Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan highlights how AI can be a force for good ahead of next month’s AI Safety...

All change: Understanding and Supporting Retraining and Career Change

by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorised

Advances in technology, including Artificial Intelligence, alongside longer working lives will see more people needing to change jobs and careers. But new research by Learning and Work Institute (L&W) has found that fewer people are switching sectors than before...

IfATE Policy and Process for Mandated Qualifications in Apprenticeships

by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorised

IfATE published guidance on 5 September 2023 setting out the new policy, criteria and process for mandating a qualification as part of an apprenticeship following the consultation earlier in the year. Where a qualification is mandated, all apprentices must pass it in...

Ofqual Announces Steps to Secure Parity for Students Taking Vocational Qualifications

by Jasmine Griffiths | Oct 15, 2023 | Uncategorised

Building on the success of the 2023 action plan, Ofqual confirms measures that will embed the timely delivery of vocational results. Ofqual has announced measures to ensure students taking vocational qualifications  get their results on time in 2024 and beyond,...