by SCTP | May 9, 2025 | News
The DfE is currently undertaking an information gathering exercise about provider approaches to GLH, to better understand the current delivery landscape and learner experience, and how delivery models have evolved over recent years. This will be used to inform...
by SCTP | May 9, 2025 | News
The DfE has published a new guidance document for higher education learning aim requests. This can be found on the Learning aim reference (LARS) webpage and is titled ‘Provision recognised as higher education for Office for Students regulatory purposes’. The document...
by SCTP | May 9, 2025 | News
The DfE has updated the learning aim reference service (LARS): category codes guidance. The most notable update is the discontinuation of category codes 6 to 14, effective from Friday 1 August 2025.
by SCTP | May 9, 2025 | News
Click here for this guidance from the DfE.
by SCTP | May 9, 2025 | News
Latest from the DfE including: 1.16 to 19 subcontracting; 2. New guidance for training providers for replacement apprenticeships certificates; 3. Learning aim reference service: category codes; 4. Provision recognised as higher education for Office for Students...
by SCTP | May 9, 2025 | News
The DfE has published memoranda of understanding between DfE, mayoral combined authorities and the Mayor of London for the devolution or delegation of adult education functions.
by SCTP | May 9, 2025 | News
New digital exam results pilot launched by DfE to help schools and colleges to save up to £30m a year and cut back bureaucracy
by SCTP | May 5, 2025 | News
The FE News article states that apprenticeships are a cornerstone of the UK’s skills development system, equipping individuals with the practical knowledge and experience they need to thrive in the workplace but that recent government reforms have sparked a debate...
by SCTP | May 5, 2025 | News
The government budgeted £700 million last year for initiatives to address the critical, nationwide teacher shortage, but its latest data shows 4,000 vacancies across secondary schools and further education colleges, says the National Audit Office. The new report by...
by SCTP | May 5, 2025 | News
Sorting out the ‘failing’ apprenticeship levy is an enormous but essential task for the new government, and there are finally grounds for cautious optimism according to this FE News article.
