by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 12, 2021 | Uncategorised
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Skills, Careers & Employment is hosting an event on 24 November to explore what skills business sectors need to develop among their workforces, and what changes educational providers will need to bring about, in the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 11, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest ETF Online Resources and Courses Update has been published.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 11, 2021 | Uncategorised
West Sussex County Council (WSCC) has celebrated its Exceptional People in Care (EPIC) awards with over 300 young people, carers, volunteers and West Sussex County Council staff attending a ceremony to recognise the many achievements of West Sussex children in care...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 11, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE and Ofqual have confirmed contingency plans in the event that exams planned next summer are unable to take place. Following a consultation, they have outlined that students would receive Teacher Assessed Grades based on a range of their work, similar to this...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 11, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article outlines that a poll of 160 HR leaders by Willis Towers Watson has found that more than three-quarters (77 %) have had problems finding and keeping employees. Commenting on the survey findings, the CIPD has said “Employers need to make sure their...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 11, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Institute of Student Employers (ISE) recently ran a student recruitment survey and has concluded that competition for graduate jobs reached a record high this year. Their survey revealed that employers of graduates and school leavers received an average of 91...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has issued a reminder that employers who hired an apprentice between 1 April and 30 September 2021 need to apply for the apprentice incentive payment of £3000 before midnight on 30 November, through their apprenticeship service account. It has produced a...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Reminder: 2022 to 2023 high needs place change notification process closing; 2. Reminder: 30 November deadline to claim £3000 for hiring a new apprentice; 3. Information: December 2021 college financial statements submission;...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Institute of Hospitality has announced it has established its first ‘Future Forum’ to address disability, diversity, and inclusion issues across the hospitality industry. Focused on supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals 5, Gender Equality, 8, Decent Work...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
We’re delighted to announce that Stephen Bell at Prime Partnership has become the latest consultant member of SCTP. A word from our new member: Re-joining SCTP as a consultant will help me keep my sector knowledge up to date and be able to contribute my own knowledge...