by SCTP | Mar 7, 2026 | News
The new report provides for the first time a national picture of resources, staffing and challenges facing the college sector in England. Click here for key findings and comment from FE News.
by SCTP | Mar 7, 2026 | News
Kate Ridley-Pepper, the Department for Work and Pensions’ director of work based skills, offered updates on key areas of apprenticeships reform on day two of FE Week’s Apprenticeships and Training Conference. Click here for more information and key points from FE...
by SCTP | Mar 7, 2026 | News
“More reforms” to tackle help young people who are out of work or training will be announced in coming weeks, chancellor Rachel Reeves stated in her Spring Statement. Click here for more from FE Week.
by SCTP | Mar 7, 2026 | News
The Government has announced that it will launch a consultation on the principle of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) forming a single body. The consultation is expected to run over 12...
by SCTP | Mar 7, 2026 | News
Sir Ian Bauckham stepped up Ofqual’s work on AI misuse after students admitted to him they were using AI but were too afraid to tell their teachers. Click here for more from FE Week.
by SCTP | Mar 7, 2026 | News
Other rule changes in the works cover visas, subcontracting, completion payments and learning support reimbursements. Click here for more from FE Week.
by SCTP | Mar 7, 2026 | News
Congratulation to the winners of the awards presented at the Brighton & Hove Citywide Skills event on the 4th March organised by Brighton and Hove City Council and the Sussex Council of Training Providers. These included learners on Apprenticeships, Skills...
by SCTP | Mar 7, 2026 | News
This survey aims to gather stakeholder feedback and assess the effectiveness of DfE’s sector‑engagement strategy, which was designed to build positive sentiment among stakeholders ahead of the White Paper launch and to clearly promote the Skills White Paper...
by SCTP | Mar 7, 2026 | News
The DfE has published an update to the guidance for post-16 providers, including local authorities, who subcontract £100,000 or more of their DfE funded provision in a funding year.
by SCTP | Mar 7, 2026 | News
The Work Foundation, together with Lancaster University’s Centre for Organisational Health & Well-being, has been undertaking research into the complex web of health and employment challenges facing the UK workforce. Click here for more.