TRANSFORM Service – ESCC Levy Transfer Update

The TRANSFORM Service welcomes referrals from provider members who are delivering apprenticeships in East Sussex, where the employer would be expected to pay the co-investment 5% contribution.  Through its Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Scheme with practical support...

The 50-Hour Work Experience Policy: Ambition v Reality

This article from FE Week by the Education Development Trust looks at how the government’s vision of 50 hours of work experience for every school and college student might be realised and the potential implications for providers within the education system and the...

IES April Labour Market Stats Briefing Note

A briefing from the Institute of Employment Studies on the April Labour Force Survey statistics from the Office for National Statistics. These indicate a cooling labour market, with businesses hesitating to expand or invest in new staff with the economy remaining...

LSE Funds World Leading Research in Artificial Intelligence

The London School of Economics is supporting 16 new interdisciplinary AI focused research projects through its Research and Impact Support Fund (RISF). The projects will explore the impacts of AI on society, harness the power of AI to enhance research methodologies,...

UK Economy Grew More Than Expected in February

The UK economy grew by more than predicted in February and exports to the US increased by £500m as businesses rushed to beat US tariffs. The economy expanded by 0.5%, with the services sector having a strong month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. Click...

Post-16 Subcontracting Exemption Request Form Now Available

The DfE’s post-16 subcontracting exemption request form is now available for 2025 to 2026 academic year. This form can be used to request an exemption to subcontract over the 25% threshold, whole programme 16 to 19 subcontracting and 16 to 19 distance...

East Sussex Funding News

East Sussex County Council publishes Funding News monthly to share success stories, information on training courses and details of forthcoming funding opportunities for East Sussex charities and community sector organisations.