by SCTP | Aug 9, 2018 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has made an announcement today about the future plans for the Apprenticeship Service beyond April 2019. On the face of it the decision to delay the introduction of the Apprenticeship Service for non-levy paying employers for another year until April 2020...
by SCTP | Aug 9, 2018 | Uncategorised
This interesting article from Stephanie Mason, Head of Further Education & Skills at RSM looks at areas where more evidence of full compliance with the apprenticeship requirements is often needed.
by SCTP | Aug 9, 2018 | Uncategorised
A new Commission on Workers and Technology chaired by Yvette Cooper MP has launched with the publication of new evidence on British workers‘ hopes and fears for automation over the next decade.
by SCTP | Aug 9, 2018 | Uncategorised
The South East LEP has confirmed that our ESF calls will be launched on 20th August. Calls will be published on the Bravo Solutions e-tendering portal. DfE guidance on the portal is here. Some questions and answers from the ESFA supplied via SELEP are here. The calls...
by SCTP | Aug 9, 2018 | Uncategorised
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by SCTP | Aug 9, 2018 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published a statement giving information for providers of adult education and training services, including apprenticeships and traineeships on subcontracting ESFA funding. There were some in the sector who were hoping for the ESFA to introduce a cap on...
by SCTP | Aug 9, 2018 | Uncategorised
This useful article from Sally Power of SCTP member BIIAB, looks at key questions facing providers in implementing the delivery of apprenticeship standards such as: Where do I start? What do I need to do? How do I put together over a year long study programme to cover...
by SCTP | Aug 8, 2018 | Uncategorised
The ESFA have updated their brand guidelines and logos for employers and training providers to use on marketing materials promoting apprenticeships. Click here to view these materials. The ESFA logo, please email Branding.ESFA@education.gov.uk with the intended use...
by SCTP | Aug 8, 2018 | Uncategorised
The annual Sussex Business Awards have been launched with 15 trophies available to win and an awards ceremony taking place at The Grand Brighton on November 29th 2018. It would be great to see some SCTP members winning the awards. Click here for all the...
by SCTP | Aug 8, 2018 | Uncategorised
Latest update from the ESFA including: 1. Information: updated using subcontractors in the delivery of apprenticeships – policy background and examples document; 2. Information: subcontracting fees and charges; 3. Information: in-year Qualification Achievement...