by SCTP | May 23, 2025 | News
The future of adult skills contracts for independent training providers is being “contemplated” by the Department for Education. In a contract notice published this week, the department said it was considering its options for the future of the adult skills fund (ASF)...
by SCTP | May 23, 2025 | News
The DfE has published Skills Bootcamp funding guidance for learners starting Skills Bootcamps under contracts with DfE.
by SCTP | May 23, 2025 | News
The DfE has published details for 16 to 19 funded institutions on how funding will work in academic year 2025 to 2026.
by SCTP | May 23, 2025 | News
The government proposes reforms to employment, health, and skills support to reduce economic inactivity and help people into work. The Get Britain Working white paper aims to lower the number of unemployed and achieve an 80% employment rate long term. As part of this...
by SCTP | May 23, 2025 | News
A comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in May 2025 from HM Treasury.
by SCTP | May 23, 2025 | News
The first foundation apprenticeships will be available from 1 August 2025 for young people aged 16 to 21, and for those up to the age of 25 who are a care leaver, a prisoner/prison leaver, or have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). For more information and the...
by SCTP | May 23, 2025 | News
The DfE has published Version 1 of the Apprenticeship funding rules for the 2024 to 2025 academic year. This includes the rules for foundation apprenticeships, shorter duration apprenticeships, changes to the off-the-job training (OTJT) policy and reforms to end-point...
by SCTP | May 23, 2025 | News
Latest information from the DfE including: 1.Declare your subcontracting arrangements for the 2024 to 2025 academic year; 2. Adult funding allocations for 2024 to 2025; 3. Release of Apprenticeship funding rules, 2025 to 2026, Version 1; 4. Earnings adjustment...
by SCTP | May 23, 2025 | News
The UK has secured a new agreement with the European Union designed to support British businesses, back British jobs, and put more money in people’s pockets. Click here for more from the PM’s office.
by SCTP | May 23, 2025 | News
A transcript of Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson’s speech on the use of EdTech to improve opportunity in education at the Education World Forum.
