by SCTP | Jun 6, 2022 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has issued version 3 of the apprenticeship funding rules for 2021 to 2022. This is to reflect that a temporary exception to the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) requirements for supporting providers (subcontractors) is being introduced to...
by SCTP | Jun 6, 2022 | Uncategorised
The ESFA is introducing a number of changes to apprenticeships through the 2022 to 2023 funding rules: Making it simpler for individuals to accelerate their apprenticeship. By improving how providers assess prior learning and experience at the start of the programme –...
by SCTP | Jun 6, 2022 | Uncategorised
Under the Apprenticeship Agreement, main apprenticeship training providers are required to provide up to date information, through Publish to the Course Directory, about the apprenticeships they offer which are funded by ESFA. To ensure compliance with your...
by SCTP | Jun 6, 2022 | Uncategorised
This article provides a useful and interesting analysis of the reasons why apprentices leave their programmes with personal or domestic factors such as a better job offer, mental health issues or caring responsibilities are among the key reasons given.
by SCTP | Jun 6, 2022 | Uncategorised
This article from Suzanne Slater, Director of Operation for Apprenticeships at SCTP member, NCFE argues that Level 2 apprenticeships must be made more attractive to both learners and employers and calls again for the re-creation of a Level 2 apprenticeship in Business...
by SCTP | Jun 6, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has today announced that further education colleges, sixth form college corporations and designated institutions are to be assessed and possibly reclassified. More information is here and comment from the Association of...
by SCTP | Jun 6, 2022 | Uncategorised
Latest from the ESFA including: 1. Reminder: year-end forecast funding claim for 2021 to 2022; 2. Reminder: updating the course directory with apprenticeship training offer; 3. Information: coronavirus (COVID-19) mass testing funding for schools and colleges –...
by SCTP | Jun 3, 2022 | Uncategorised
Click here for a summary of those people honoured from the FE sector.
by SCTP | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
Multiply is a priority of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund which supports the governments Levelling Up mission: to ensure that by 2030, the number of people successfully completing high-quality skills training will have significantly increased in every area of the United...
by SCTP | Jun 1, 2022 | Uncategorised
Last week, the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee launched an inquiry into the UK’s labour market as skills and worker shortages restrain the post-pandemic economic recovery. This article explores this further with expert comment and...
