by SCTP | Nov 6, 2022 | Uncategorised
This House of Commons Library briefing provides an overview of reforms to the technical education system in England through the introduction of new T Level qualifications.
by SCTP | Nov 6, 2022 | Uncategorised
The number of active job adverts across the UK has remained relatively stable since mid-August. In the week of 17-23 October, there were 1.4 million active job adverts, according to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC)’s and Lightcast latest Labour...
by SCTP | Nov 6, 2022 | Uncategorised
New research from City & Guilds, finds that large employers are boosting investment in learning and development to overcome skills shortages, and help them attract and retain talent. But, despite best intentions, nearly all employers surveyed report that training...
by SCTP | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorised
This IFATE blog gives a COP27 update and finds that a total of 70 apprenticeships are now supportive of green or net zero goals, with well over 100 existing apprenticeships also up for revision to make them greener. Click here for more.
by SCTP | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorised
Accents act as a barrier to social mobility, according to new research published by the Sutton Trust today. The report examines the impact that someone’s accent has on their journey through education and into the workplace, based on the experiences of sixth-formers,...
by SCTP | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorised
Latest from the ESFA including: 1. Action: FE providers needed for research on improving the further education (FE) workforce data collection; 2. Information: latest update on the provider data self-assessment toolkit (PDSAT); 3. Information: 2021 to 2022 final...
by SCTP | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorised
East Sussex County Council’s monthly summary of funding opportunities.
by SCTP | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorised
Six English regions outside London to benefit from £17.5 million to help scale up creative businesses and increase job opportunities. Click here for more.
by SCTP | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorised
A new report commissioned by the St Martin’s Group of Apprenticeship Employers, Learning Providers and EPAOs, looking into “Apprenticeship Outcomes and Destinations” comprises a wide range of people interested in apprenticeships, contains the largest sample of...
by SCTP | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorised
Apprentices are reporting more positive experiences with small and medium sized employers (SMEs), an influential national survey of apprenticeship experiences has revealed. The findings are part of a new report setting out the learning and assessment experiences of...