by SCTP | Nov 14, 2022 | Uncategorised
The number of adults participating in further education and skills training has halved (-48%) since 2010, according to new TUC research. The independent research – carried out for the union body by the Learning and Work Institute – shows that the number of adult...
by SCTP | Nov 14, 2022 | Uncategorised
An exclusive survey of over 50s by the UK’s leading independent job board, CV-Library, has revealed that an overwhelming 91% of inactive workers in the age bracket intend to return to work. Click here for more.
by SCTP | Nov 14, 2022 | Uncategorised
In research launched today, the Department for Education has revealed that over half of adults in England (52%) would consider developing a portfolio career and 45% of workers would do so if they had more confidence. The research comes as the Department for Education...
by SCTP | Nov 14, 2022 | Uncategorised
New research produced by the Social Mobility Foundation highlights that the UK has a class pay gap of £6,718 or 13.05%. This means that Monday 14th November marks the day in the year when those from working-class backgrounds working in higher professional-managerial...
by SCTP | Nov 14, 2022 | Uncategorised
Today, a major training needs analysis survey is being launched, giving those involved in the delivery of apprenticeships the opportunity to shape the support they will be offered through the Apprenticeship Workforce Development (AWD) programme. The Department for...
by SCTP | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
This report sets out the activities of the Education and Skills Funding Agency over the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 and provides detailed information on performance against objectives and use of resources. 6 suggested main findings from the report are...
by SCTP | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
A briefing on the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23 following its completion of Committee Stage in the House of Commons.
by SCTP | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
The gap between the highest and lowest performing regions in England when it comes to adult education participation is continuing to widen – putting the government’s levelling up plans at risk, according to new research. And on top of this, the data shows stark social...
by SCTP | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
Introduced in August 2021, the apprenticeship training provider accountability framework uses a range of quality metrics, as set out in the apprenticeship accountability framework technical specification 2021 to 2022. The Framework provides more timely opportunities...
by SCTP | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
Ofsted has launched a year-long review of careers guidance in schools and further education to help “improve practice”. Click here for more.