East Sussex Funding News – February

East Sussex County Council publishes Funding News monthly to share success stories, information on training courses and details of forthcoming funding opportunities for East Sussex charities and community sector organisations.

Apprenticeships Funding Available for West Sussex Businesses

West Sussex County Council is reminding local businesses about funding available to train their staff and new learners. Any business based in West Sussex can apply for the funding to help upskill their current workforce or bring in an apprentice. Applications can be...

DWP Update on the Replacement of the CAEHRS Framework

DWP communication regarding the replacement of the Commercial Agreement for Employment and Health Related Services (CAEHRS), which is the current DWP commercial vehicle for national Employment Provision and is due to expire on the 4th October 2025.

Work Choice Impact Evaluation

This report assesses the effect of Work Choice on employment and benefit outcomes of participants and makes a value for money assessment of the programme.

Apprenticeship Reforms Set to Turbocharge Economic Growth

New research shows apprenticeships contribute £25bn to England’s economy, with reforms announced during National Apprenticeship Week set to boost growth. Meanwhile this FE News article from the Learning & Work Institute looks at the current state of Britain’s...

The Importance of Apprenticeships in AI and Cyber Security

An interview with IFATE Route Panel members Sarah Hague and Dr Matthew Forshaw, exploring the importance of apprenticeships in AI and Cyber Security against a backdrop of the Prime Ministers recent launch of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunities Action...