by SCTP | Feb 23, 2025 | News
The number of people covered by devolved skills budgets is set to increase rapidly with six new potential regions announced recently, including Sussex. The regions were placed on the government’s “devolution priority programme” with a view to taking control of an...
by SCTP | Feb 23, 2025 | News
Incoming tax rises on hairdressing salons could eliminate popular apprenticeship places in the industry within two years, a new report has suggested. Forecasts by CBI Economics, on behalf of the British Hair Consortium (BHC), show apprentice numbers in hairdressing...
by SCTP | Feb 21, 2025 | News
A new exciting opportunity has arisen at SCTP member, Asphaleia due to service developments. Asphaleia is looking for a professional who can provide external one-to-one supervision for their tutor team – once a term. This would be arranged on independent agreement or...
by SCTP | Feb 21, 2025 | News
The tender is now open for providers for delivery of Skills Bootcamps in East Sussex. East Sussex County Council is inviting providers to tender to deliver Skills Bootcamps in East Sussex. Please see the procurement documents at: ESCC – DR – Skills...
by SCTP | Feb 20, 2025 | News
Changes to improve the way Ofqual both supports compliance and takes regulatory action have been put out to consultation. The changes are designed both to support awarding organisations and ensure that enforcement action, when it is needed, is proportionate and fair,...
by SCTP | Feb 20, 2025 | News
Analysis of the February 2025 Office for National Statistics Labour Market figures from the Institute of Employment Studies and from FE News here.
by SCTP | Feb 20, 2025 | News
The DfE has published updated the 2024 to 2025 apprenticeship funding rules. The summary of changes explains all the changes from version 1 of the funding rules. Analysis and comment from FE Week is here.
by SCTP | Feb 20, 2025 | News
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published a consultation that seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined County Authority for the local government areas of East Sussex County Council, West Sussex County Council, and Brighton and...
by SCTP | Feb 16, 2025 | News
The government has on Friday 14 launched a new “one stop shop” app that is set to revolutionise how apprentices access training and support. The Your Apprenticeship app, designed by the DfE with extensive input from apprentices, provides easier access to essential...
by SCTP | Feb 16, 2025 | News
EAST Sussex County Council will spend £579.6 million on vital services after councillors agreed a budget and a Council Plan for 2025/26. Click here for details.
