by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 17, 2018 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has issued updated guidance on how it will intervene with apprenticeship training providers that are graded inadequate by Ofsted, with information of Ofsted’s new provider monitoring visits, in the ‘Removal from register of apprenticeship training...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 17, 2018 | Uncategorised
Following the ESFA’s decision to delay the introduction of the Apprenticeship Service for non-levy paying employers, providers are being asked for their views on the non-levy transition period, but there is a very tight deadline of midday on Monday 20 August to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 17, 2018 | Uncategorised
The Strategic Development Network, in conjunction with KATO, are running the Level 3 Award in Undertaking End-Point Assessment at a reduced rate for network members on 11 and 12 September in Kent. This is a blended learning course designed for qualified assessors who...
by Sarah Sawyer | Aug 17, 2018 | Uncategorised
Sponsors are being sought for the South East National Apprenticeship Awards, being held at Mercedes Benz World next month (cost £2k). If anyone is interested in this opportunity, please contact Marian Lowe on 0208 232 7179.
by SCTP | Aug 16, 2018 | Uncategorised
The South East LEP has announced that the launch of the SELEP Skills Strategy will be in Folkestone on 21st September. To register, click here.
by SCTP | Aug 16, 2018 | Uncategorised
The results of the DfE’s fourth UK-wide employer skills survey have been published. Over 87,000 employer establishments were asked about a range of issues regarding recruitment and skills.
by SCTP | Aug 16, 2018 | Uncategorised
Click here to see the latest news on skills activity in East Sussex as issued by Skills East Sussex, the representative group of skills sector partners convened by East Sussex County Council. As you will congratulations are in order for SCTP member Medway Youth Trust...
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...
