by SCTP | Aug 15, 2018 | Uncategorised
The unemployment rate has fallen further this month, to 4%, with a higher proportion of black and minority ethnic (BME) people in work than ever before. The proportion of young people who are unemployed and not in full-time education is at a record low of 4.7%. Click...
by SCTP | Aug 15, 2018 | Uncategorised
There remains concern over the potential lack of opportunity for providers who do not have a non-levy apprenticeship contract to re-enter the market. The ESFA announced recently that existing contracts would be extended to 2020 and the roll out of the Apprenticeship...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 15, 2018 | Uncategorised
Latest update from the ESFA including: 1. Action: apprentice payments system; 2. Information: improvements to the data collections service (the Hub); 3. Information: minimum standards thresholds for 2017 to 2018; 4. Information: early intervention and prevention...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 15, 2018 | Uncategorised
Following our news item on 9 August that the South East LEP has confirmed that its ESF calls will be launched on 20 August, they have now confirmed the date that they will be holding a launch event to help networking and preparation for bids. The launch will be held...
by SCTP | Aug 14, 2018 | Uncategorised
This report is an overview of research findings from analysis undertaken by, and in consultation with, the Department for Education as part of the review of level 4 and 5 education. For the report and for further detail on this interim evidence and the reports that...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 13, 2018 | Uncategorised
HSBC has extended the scope of their student account to include apprentices at all levels, aged 18 and over – see here for more information. They currently have an offer for first year apprentices who apply before 31 December 2018 of an £80 Amazon gift card and...
by SCTP | Aug 13, 2018 | Uncategorised
Latest edition of the South East region’s magazine for businesses.
by SCTP | Aug 13, 2018 | Uncategorised
The Government’s response to the Economic Affairs Committee report, published on 11 June 2018, on treating students fairly: the economics of post school education. The report highlights the importance of providing genuine choice for prospective students and...
by SCTP | Aug 10, 2018 | Uncategorised
Click here for a letter from the Department for Culture Media and Sport which outlines the forthcoming procurement process for the NCS programme delivery contracts.
by SCTP | Aug 10, 2018 | Uncategorised
SummerFest 2018, is the free music event for 16 to 25s with additional needs in West Sussex. It takes place on Thursday 16 August from 5 to 10pm. It is a collaboration between West Sussex County Council and the Compass Team at Amaze. The event is in the grounds of...