by SCTP | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has updated its off-the-job training guide for apprenticeships which explains how employers and training providers need to meet the off-the-job training requirements for an apprenticeship.
by SCTP | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has issued version 2 of the apprenticeship funding rules for 2022 to 2023 . This is to reflect the funding rules for prisoner apprenticeships and to clarify the circumstances under which asylum seekers are eligible for apprenticeship funding. Full details of...
by SCTP | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published the final list of qualifications that will have 16 to 19 funding withdrawn for new starts from 1 August 2024 due to overlap with T Levels alongside an equalities impact assessment. Concerned comment from the Association of Colleges is here and an...
by SCTP | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
New research carried out by the University of Warwick, suggests a fundamental change in employment prospects as higher skilled, education and healthcare roles offset the millions of jobs likely to be lost due to the application of new technologies by 2035. Click here...
by SCTP | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
Latest news from the ESFA including: 1. Action: coronavirus (COVID-19) 16 to 19 tuition fund 2022 to 2023 claim form; 2. Action: submit your final ILR data return for 2021 to 2022 (R14); 3. Reminder: DfE consultation closing date extended; 4. Information: provider...
by SCTP | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
This report looks at the labour markets situation in the care sector and shows that the number of vacant posts in adult social care have increased by 52% in one year – the highest rate on record. Click here for more analysis from Skills for Care.
by SCTP | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
A tight labour market has seen pay growth strengthen and unemployment fall to a near-50-year-low. But the workforce continues to shrink, driven by economic inactivity due to long-term ill-health. Click here for more analysis and here for the latest labour market...
by SCTP | Oct 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
The 10 – 14 October 2022 marks national T Levels Week. Click here for more about how T Levels are being celebrated.
by SCTP | Oct 11, 2022 | Uncategorised
National Mental Health Day took place on the 10th October and provided a great opportunity to reflect on mental health issues around the world, and specifically on how organisations can support their employees’ and students’ mental health and wellbeing. Click here to...
by SCTP | Oct 9, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Office for Students (OfS) has launched a five-week consultation on the proposals for an Equality of Opportunity Risk Register (EORR), which it said would regulate equality of opportunities, which could include assessing numbers of disadvantaged students,...
