by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News
Ahead of the Spending Review on 11 June 2025, this House of Commons Library Research Briefing looks at the process, the public spending context, and the factors affecting the government’s plans while this Resolution Foundation article offers further analysis and...
by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News
This House of Commons Library Research Briefing found that: 923,000 people aged 16-24 were Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) in January-March 2025, 12.5% of all people in this age group. See above link for further detail.
by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News
East Sussex County Council publishes Funding News monthly to share information about success stories, resources and forthcoming funding opportunities for East Sussex charities and community sector organisations. Click here for the June edition.
by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News
Click here for an article from Matthew Purves, National Director of Ofsted Academy, on Ofsted’s renewed approach to mental health and well-being.
by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News
Click here for the findings of Skills England’s analysis and engagement with sectors on the growth and skills offer, and skills needs assessments for 10 priority sectors. Click here for more and sector reaction from FE News.
by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News
Latest from the DfE including: 1. Adult skills fund (ASF) 2024 to 2025 related reference data (postcode datasets); 2. Publication of updated college financial benchmarking tool and related dataset; 3. Maths and English progress measures; 4. Year-end funding claim for...
by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News
Apologies for this DFE FE update not being in the last newsletter but including now so that you don’t miss anything! Items are: 1. 16 to 19 funding update; 2. National Insurance (NI) contributions grant allocations; 3. Free Courses for Jobs construction...
by SCTP | Jun 7, 2025 | News
See this letter from Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, to the joint chief executives of Skills England outlining the priorities for the newly operational, Skills England. Click here for analysis from FE Week.
by SCTP | May 31, 2025 | News
The Apprenticeship budget exceeds £3 billion for the first time, as new foundation apprenticeships are announced. Starting January 2026, funding will be redirected from Level 7 (masters-level) Apprenticeships, with continued support reserved for Apprentices aged 16-21...
by SCTP | May 31, 2025 | News
The latest Automotive Education Report from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), highlights a complex landscape for the sector’s future skills pipeline. The membership organisation is aiming to address this challenge, in partnership with government,...
