by SCTP | Oct 17, 2025 | News
English and maths progress measures for 16-19 year olds will be introduced for the QAR reporting year 2024/5, for the first time since 2018/19. The DfE has published a guide to the progress measure and also an additional document which defines the qualifications in...
by SCTP | Oct 17, 2025 | News
Employers who recruit skilled workers from abroad will be asked to prove their sector invests enough in training for domestic workers. Last week, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), an arm’s-length public body, published a draft “temporary shortage list” of...
by SCTP | Oct 17, 2025 | News
Business confidence fell to its lowest level on record in September, driven by concerns over soaring costs, according to a survey of business leaders. Topping the unease were labour costs, with energy prices also weighing on the outlook. Click here for more in this...
by SCTP | Oct 17, 2025 | News
The House of Commons library has published the latest statistics on youth unemployment in the UK as well as comparisons with other OECD countries.
by SCTP | Oct 17, 2025 | News
Published by the House of Commons library this research paper provides a summary of skills policy in England. It also provides the latest skills statistics.
by SCTP | Oct 17, 2025 | News
The Office for National Statistics has published the October 2025 Labour Market Statistics. The figures show a 75.1% employment rate while vacancy numbers fall for the 39th consecutive period. Analysis and comment is available from the Institute of Employment Studies,...
by SCTP | Oct 17, 2025 | News
The Chancellor has launched a new one-stop support service to make the UK more attractive to global investors and create jobs and opportunities for working people across the UK.
by SCTP | Oct 17, 2025 | News
Guidance to help businesses and organisations improve online security and protect against cyber threats. Ministers have also written to leading UK companies about cyber security.
by SCTP | Oct 17, 2025 | News
This new report from NOCN believes the potential benefits of localised decision-making are clear: greater responsiveness to local economic needs, closer alignment with employers, and the ability to innovate at pace. However, a key insight they have gleaned in the...
by SCTP | Oct 17, 2025 | News
The Learning and Work Institute has published a new report, commissioned by Pearson, exploring whether the current development and use of occupational standards are keeping pace with the changing needs of the economy.
