by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
Brighton & Hove City Council are offering employers in the city the chance to bid for part of their apprenticeship levy funds, as part of the levy transfer scheme. The council’s criteria for allocating the funding can be found on their website here. The next...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
Since January 2018, schools have had a statutory duty to provide opportunities for training providers to access all pupils in years 8 to 13, in order to provide information about qualifications such as apprenticeships. The Careers Hub (East Sussex County Council) are...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
Latest course newsletter from the Education & Training Foundation (ETF) highlighting the courses and resources they offer to support the FE & skills sector.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
From 1 August 2019, the adult education budget (AEB) is apportioned between the ESFA and six mayoral combined authorities (MCA’s) and the Greater London Authority (GLA). The ESFA have updated their AEB devolution guide to reflect this.
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
The third round of funding through the Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund (CSIIF) has been launched by Cyber Security Minister Nigel Adams. The Fund aims to increase the number and diversity of people entering the cyber security profession, with training providers...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
Vocational results day was on 14 August and the new Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has declared that he will ensure that “those people who opt to take a technical or vocational qualification are given the proper recognition for their hard work”. He...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
Latest information from the ESFA: 1. Action: how to claim exceptional learning support for 2019 to 2020; 2. Action: impact of McCloud judgement on colleges; 3. Reminder: change in payment dates; 4. Information: cyber crime and cyber security guide for education...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 9, 2019 | Uncategorised
SCTP is looking to recruit additional freelance consultants and facilitators to work on the Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge for Schools project (ASK). The role will include direct work with a range of audiences, such as offering one to one advice about...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 9, 2019 | Uncategorised
We are delighted to announce that SCTP has been awarded the contract to deliver the Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge for Schools project (ASK) to 62 schools across East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. Funded by the National Apprenticeship Service, ASK...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 9, 2019 | Uncategorised
West Sussex County Council (WSCC) has announced the 2nd round of it levy transfer process. As a Levy payer, WSCC can transfer up to 25% of its apprenticeship levy funds to employers who want to train their staff using apprenticeships. If you work with any employers in...
