by SCTP | Jun 13, 2025 | News
On Thursday 5 June the DfE published increased rates and programme cost weightings to reflect the £190 million additional investment they announced in May for colleges and other 16 to 19 providers. More information from the DfE is here including an expectation that...
by SCTP | Jun 13, 2025 | News
Latest from the DfE including: 1.16 to 19 additional funding for academic year 2025 to 2026; 2. New entitlement to free school meals for all children in households in receipt of Universal Credit; 3. Guidance to support post-16 funding assurance audits; 4. Document...
by SCTP | Jun 13, 2025 | News
The DfE has published the criteria further education providers must meet to be eligible to apply for technical excellence college status. Meanwhile, this FE News article leads on the 3 week deadline for applications and its implications.
by SCTP | Jun 13, 2025 | News
Following on from Gavin O’Meara’s presentation at the SCTP Members’ Conference, here are details of his offer of discounts for SCTP members for opportunities to advertise jobs and promote your organisation.
by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News
This FE News article argues that to build a stronger, fairer economy, we must start with people – by giving learners access to high-quality technical education that’s rooted in local opportunity. It states that Institutes of Technology (IoTs) are making this...
by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News
The growing numbers of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) and rising economic inactivity have focused attention on the distinct experiences of Gen Z – an education disrupted by the pandemic, growing mental health needs, cost-of-living...
by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News
UK ranks 22nd out of 109 for global skills proficiency, climbing from 45th place last year. This ranking places the UK ahead of the US (27th) and China (39th) but behind other European countries. Click here for more from FE News.
by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News
Over half a million more children will benefit from a free nutritious meal every school day, as the government puts £500 back into parents’ pockets every year by expanding eligibility for free school meals. Click here for more from FE News.
by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News
This FE News article looks at the rise of AI agents: intelligent systems designed not just to inform, but to act and the potential transformative impact on the FE sector.
by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News
Removing public funding for level 7 apprenticeships is “unlikely” to lead to a “significant fall” in the supply of skills in the future, the education secretary has said. Bridget Phillipson has also revealed that government officials did not find a “strong enough...
