by SCTP | Sep 12, 2025 | News
The DfE is continuing to expand the free courses for jobs (FCFJ) offer to support providers to deliver more construction training. Click here for more.
by SCTP | Sep 12, 2025 | News
On 23 March 2025, the Chancellor announced £600 million worth of investment to train up to 60,000 more skilled construction workers. £165 million of new funding will be available to help institutions deliver more construction courses for all learners, with up to £35...
by SCTP | Sep 12, 2025 | News
From academic year 2025 to 2026, the DfE has changed how you access funding for the Care to Learn scheme and the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund, defined vulnerable groups element and they have explained this in the funding rules for each scheme. You must now submit a funding...
by SCTP | Sep 12, 2025 | News
Latest information from the DfE including: 1. Care to Learn and 16 to 19 Bursary Fund digital form; 2. Further Education Governor Recruitment Service is open for applications; 3. 16 to 19 high value course premium for construction for academic year 2026 to 2027; 4....
by SCTP | Sep 12, 2025 | News
This Treasury new story states that ‘small businesses could find it easier to expand and employ more people, thanks to government commitment to make business rates fairer’.
by SCTP | Sep 12, 2025 | News
This Ministry of Justice research report gives an analysis of prison leavers’ participation in education over time in custody, linked to other sources showing characteristics, educational needs, and experiences.
by SCTP | Sep 12, 2025 | News
Statutory guidance from the DfE for combined authorities exercising devolved adult education functions. This latest update covers the ‘exercise of devolved adult education functions’ to reflect further devolution in England and the legislative changes that...
by SCTP | Sep 12, 2025 | News
A growing proportion of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) are missing out on career support, a report from think tank the Learning and Work Institute (L&W) has found. The CIPD has called for urgent effort to address rising number...
by SCTP | Sep 12, 2025 | News
The Department of Health and Social Care’s ‘Make Care Your Career’ campaign returns this October to connect passionate people with rewarding roles in care. Previous campaigns have successfully increased interest in working in the adult social care sector. Make the...
by SCTP | Sep 10, 2025 | News
As AI transforms the workplace it risks contributing to a decline in junior roles. This article from People Management argues that HR must act now to preserve early-career pathways or risk losing talent.
