by SCTP | Feb 15, 2026 | News
Latest information from the DfE including: 1. High needs place change process request outcomes for 2026 to 2027 academic year; 2. The further education teacher full time equivalent (FTE) data collection closes by 5pm Monday 16 February 2026; 3. Submit bid for Post-16...
by SCTP | Feb 15, 2026 | News
Ministers have pledged to cut the time it takes to update apprenticeships and develop new short courses linked to major infrastructure projects to as little as three months. Under the plans, the government will “fast-track” cases where rapid changes to apprenticeships...
by SCTP | Feb 15, 2026 | News
Young people across the country are to benefit from a clearer path into apprenticeships, as the Prime Minister vows to “unlock opportunities for young people across the country”. Click here for more from FE News.
by SCTP | Feb 15, 2026 | News
The Department for Work and Pensions’ most senior official has announced he is stepping down this summer. In an email to staff, DWP permanent secretary Peter Schofield said this year is a “good time” to leave the department after eight years in the role. Click here...
by SCTP | Feb 15, 2026 | News
Applications have opened for the government’s post-16 and construction capacity funding grants, as the Department for Education (DfE) has promised a “decade of national renewal” through a new education estates strategy. Click here for more from FE Week.
by SCTP | Feb 14, 2026 | News
England’s apprenticeship budget was topped up with an extra £43.2 million halfway through this financial year, underscoring mounting financial pressures and intensifying the government’s drive to tighten control of the system. Click here for more from FE...
by SCTP | Feb 14, 2026 | News
Colleges have been told to take a “very careful approach” to social transition requests from gender-questioning students under new government guidance. The Department for Education (DfE) is consulting on draft guidance on supporting children and young people aged...
by SCTP | Feb 14, 2026 | News
East Sussex County Council publishes this monthly newsletter to share information about success stories, resources and forthcoming funding opportunities for East Sussex charities and community sector organisations.
by SCTP | Feb 14, 2026 | News
Ofsted will be hosting a special one-hour webinar on Monday 23 February at 5.30pm, where they’ll be exploring their renewed inspection framework and what it means for those with governance responsibility in the further education and skills sector. Click here for more...
by SCTP | Feb 14, 2026 | News
The Department for Education is consulting on proposing changes to the statutory guidance: Keeping children safe in education. The consultation can be found here and closes at 11:59pm on 22 April 2026.
