by SCTP | Aug 9, 2018 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education is threatening “direct intervention” from September at schools that are failing to open their doors to FE providers, as part of a response to non-compliance with the ‘Baker clause’. At the same time Skills Minister, Anne Milton writing in...
by SCTP | Aug 9, 2018 | Uncategorised
SCTP member, NCFE is holding a free webinar for employers explaining the new apprenticeship system and the requirements for End Point Assessment. This might be useful for some staff, especially new staff working for training providers. It takes place on Wednesday...
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
Click here for a news item and links to the lists of finalists.
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...
