by SCTP | May 23, 2018 | Uncategorised
Before the latest monthly apprenticeship numbers were published recently, English MPs were each sent a copy of AELP’s latest Parliamentary Newsletter. In contrast to previous editions, this one focused almost entirely on the apprenticeship reforms because of AELP’s...
by SCTP | May 22, 2018 | Uncategorised
The 22-strong team selected to represent the UK at EuroSkills Budapest 2018 has been announced. Good to see a SCTP member represented in the shape of Chichester College via Cabinet Maker, Thomas Pennicot. Good luck to them all.
by SCTP | May 22, 2018 | Uncategorised
Click here for the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond’s speech at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Annual Dinner. As well as much on productivity and Brexit the Chancellor also commented on the Apprenticeship Levy saying that ‘I...
by SCTP | May 22, 2018 | Uncategorised
This article from Sir Gerry Brenagan, Chief Executive of the Institute for Apprenticeships is urging everyone to talk up apprenticeship benefits rather than ‘grumbling’. Providers will recognise the familiar balancing act of being positive with employers,...
by SCTP | May 22, 2018 | Uncategorised
The Institute for Apprenticeships has started reviewing the funding bands for 31 apprenticeship standards, which are already approved for delivery. IfA will work collaboratively with trailblazers to carry out the review in an open and fair way. This review follows a...
by SCTP | May 21, 2018 | Uncategorised
In this thoughtful article (actually an account of a presentation to a recent Westminster Employment Forum) Paul Warner, Director of Research and Development, Association of Employment and Learning Providers looks at the reasons for the fall in apprenticeship starts,...
by SCTP | May 21, 2018 | Uncategorised
The Industrial Strategy sets out Grand Challenges to put the UK at the forefront of the industries of the future. Sitting within these challenges the Government in developing specific missions to tackle these Grand Challenges. Each mission will focus on a specific...
by SCTP | May 21, 2018 | Uncategorised
The South East LEP held a skills event on the 9th May in London aimed at briefing local Growth Hubs on the skills agenda and provision on offer with the intention of this supporting interactions with employers. The event included inputs on the SELEP-wide skills...
by SCTP | May 21, 2018 | Uncategorised
This free webinar from the Strategic Development Network is aimed at helping on-programme trainers or end-point assessors, to get to grips with the assessment methods specified in the new assessment plans especially relating to the use of portfolios. The webinar takes...
by SCTP | May 21, 2018 | Uncategorised
Young people and parents are set to benefit from extended mental health services in Hastings, backed by a £600,000 annual investment from the government’s Opportunity Area programme. The funding will develop the advice and support services available for young people...
