Skills England Board Minutes for 2nd July Meeting

The Skills England board is responsible for shaping the strategic direction of Skills England and making sure it delivers on its vision. The board provides independent insight, challenge, and support to the executive team. Minutes of the board meeting held on the 2nd...

Updated Gatsby Benchmarks for Good Career Guidance

From September 2025, all institutions are expected to use the updated Gatsby Benchmarks to shape their careers programmes. The benchmarks are now included in statutory guidance, and aim to empower young people to explore their potential and gain workplace skills. For...

DfE Update 24th September

Latest information from the DfE including: 1. R12 in-year qualification achievement rates 2024 to 2025; 2. Updated Gatsby Benchmarks for good career guidance.

DfE Qualification Reform Stakeholder Survey

Click here for take part in this DfE survey which will help them to understand your knowledge of qualifications reform and their support materials. Your answers will help them see where they need to raise awareness and provide more support for implementation.

WSCC’s ‘Synchronise’ Autumn Network Resources

West Sussex County Council held the latest meeting of its Synchronise Network on the 17th September. The agenda can be found here. Documents from the meeting include information on the Get Sussex Working Plan , Connect To Work and Modern Work Experience.

Government Approves Gatwick Northern Runway

The Government has approved plans to bring Gatwick Airport’s standby Northern Runway into routine use. A copy of Gatwick’s statement is here. The decision supports plans to increase capacity at London Gatwick to up to 80m passengers per year. The Northern...

Hospitality Skills Passport Can ‘Revolutionise’ Recruitment

UKHospitality has unveiled further detail of the passport, which will enable new employees to demonstrate completion of the universal entry standard to give employers confidence that new starters are competent across a wide variety of necessary skills. Click here for...

Confirmed: Skills England Moved to DWP

Skills England will become part of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) with immediate effect, the prime minister has confirmed. In a written ministerial statement, Sir Keir Starmer said apprenticeships, adult further education, skills, training and careers, and...