by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 14, 2019 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published the list of qualifications available for an advanced learner loan for 2019 to 2020. They have also published the policy and processes they use to designate qualification for advanced learner loans.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 14, 2019 | Uncategorised
Latest update from the ESFA including: 1. Action: technical education – request for feedback on new T Level outline content by Monday 8 April 2019; 2. Reminder: register of apprenticeship training providers – subcontractors; 3. Information: advanced learner...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 14, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Apprenticeship Roadshow organised by East Sussex County Council and SCTP took place at Hasting’s Library on 13 March. The event was a huge success with almost 200 people attending to find out about apprenticeships and traineeships. There were 18 employers and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 14, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Learning and Work Institute have published a report called ‘Time for Action: Skills for economic growth and social justice’, researching into learning and skills and how they play a key role in driving economic growth and contribute to social justice....
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 13, 2019 | Uncategorised
Amanda Spielman, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, writes about major issues in education and children’s services in a series of articles published here. Her latest commentary is about Ofsted’s report on knife crime.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 13, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Education Secretary, Damian Hinds, has spoken to educational diversity leaders about the importance of diversity and inclusion in education. The transcript of his speech is available here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 13, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Office for Students (OfS) have published a report looking at degree apprenticeships providing an alternative route to a higher education qualification. The report shows that whilst numbers of degree apprenticeships are relatively low at present, this is expected...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 13, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education (DfE) has published a T Level accountability statement, outlining the roles and responsibilities of government organisations in the introduction of T Levels for employers, providers and awarding organisations.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 13, 2019 | Uncategorised
The Local Government Association (LGA) has published a new report ‘Breaking the cycle of youth violence’. This shows how councils are stepping up to the challenge of tackling youth violence and calls for a “public health” approach. The LGA, which...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 13, 2019 | Uncategorised
SCTP member CXK, have announced the availability of new ESF grants of between £10,000 and £20,000 for VCSE and small organisations to support unemployed or inactive adults. The funding will be available across the South East LEP area, for organisations that help...
