by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DfE’s consultation seeking views on study and qualifications at level 2 and below for students aged 16 and above, is open until 31 January 2021. This call for evidence is part of the review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below in England.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 23, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Prime Minister has published the government’s COVID Winter Plan. The plan sets out the government’s approach to ending the national restrictions on 2 December, with England returning to a regional, tiered approach. The Prime Minister’s statement on the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 23, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Association of Colleges (AoC) carried out analysis of adult programme costs because of increasing concerns about the lack of funding rate increases in the adult budget for 10 years. It says that the published report entitled ‘Adult Programme Costs and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 23, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Sutton Trust has published a report examining how universities around the world are supporting greater access and success for learners from low-income and other marginalised groups. The report asks what can English universities learn from other global institutions...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 23, 2020 | Uncategorised
The annual election of directors for the SCTP Board takes place at the SCTP AGM on 21 January 2021 between 12:30 and 13:00 via Zoom meetings. The Board consists of four directors and there will be four open places for election at the AGM. Joanne Bridger, Charlotte...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 23, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has published guidance for businesses on the new rules regarding public procurement following the end of the transition period on 31 December. From this date it will publish information on public sector contract opportunities in the UK, on the new Find...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 23, 2020 | Uncategorised
A survey from charity Teach First has revealed the extent of the socio-economic divide amongst schools in England and Wales, revealing that four out of five schools with the poorest pupils in England and Wales do not have enough devices and internet access to ensure...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
We’re delighted to announce that People Matter has become the latest full member of SCTP. A word from our new member: Our aim is to support jobseekers and improve employment opportunities in Eastbourne and Wealden. We believe that jobseekers should have an opportunity...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has published its November newsletter which includes references to its news about EPAs being aligned to statutorily regulated professions, contracts for 2022 T Levels and details about their apprentice...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorised
The latest T Level bulletin from the Education and Training Foundation which details the Department for Education’s funded T level professional development offer.