Outcome of Functional Skills Review

Click here for a summary of the outcomes of the Government’s recent Functional Skills consultation. This newsletter from For Skills summarises all the main points and resulting updated Ofqual guidance on English & maths. Overall, the consultation results...

Teachers Still Unlikely to Recommend Apprenticeships

A growing proportion of young people are interested in starting an apprenticeship rather than going to university, but teachers are still unlikely to advise their high-attaining students to take this route. This is according to new polling of teachers and young people...

EDT LMI July Bulletin

Latest labour market information from SCTP Member, Education Development Trust, covering West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and beyond.

ESFA Publishes Subcontracting Data

For the first time, the ESFA has published the result of subcontracting data collection completed by all prime contractors in receipt of funding last year. Click here for information and analysis which shows a mixed picture on recorded subcontracting fees against a...

HSBC Extends Student Account to Apprentices

Following the initial introduction of the Student Account to Degree level apprentices last year, which was a first for a high street bank, HSBC UK has now extended the availability to all apprentices aged 18 or over, enabling apprentices to enjoy the same benefits as...

GB MET Chair of Governors to be New AoC Chair

The Association of Colleges has announced Julie Nerney as its next chair of the board. Ms Nerney is currently chair of the board of governors at Greater Brighton Metropolitan College, having previously led the City College Brighton and Hove board. She will take over...

ETF June Newsletter

Latest information from the Education & Training Foundation on their various activities that support education and skills sector development.