New Technology to Spearhead Education Revolution

by | Aug 7, 2018 | Uncategorised

Education Secretary Damian Hinds has challenged the tech industry to launch an education revolution for schools, colleges and universities (and I’m sure he’d include ITPs as well!). He talks of 5 key areas where technology could make a real difference:...

Ixion Joins SCTP

by | Aug 3, 2018 | Uncategorised

We are pleased to welcome Ixion Holdings as a new full member of SCTP. We look forward to welcoming and working with COO, Jacqui Oughton and her team. Ixion is an Ofsted Grade 1 provider and is an independent not-for-profit group of companies delivering...

FAB Not Proceeding with T Levels Judicial Review

by | Aug 3, 2018 | Uncategorised

The Federation of Awarding Bodies have decided not to proceed with their threatened request for a judicial review of the T Levels reforms. The decision was made after concessions from the Government and the offer of further dialogue. Click here for more.

Free Inspection Webinar from Cognisoft

by | Aug 2, 2018 | Uncategorised

Cognisoft is offering a free 45 minute webinar with former Ofsted director, Marina Gaze titled ‘Your Ofsted inspection: principles, challenges and practice for new providers’. This will take place on the 23 August at 10.30. Click here for more information...

Work & Health Unit £4.2M Challenge Fund

by | Aug 2, 2018 | Uncategorised

A £4.2 million Challenge Fund to support people with mental health or musculoskeletal conditions to stay in work was launched recently. This article from Kirsty McHugh of ERSA explores the purposes of the fund and the innovative nature of the work it seeks to promote....

What Next for RoATP?

by | Aug 2, 2018 | Uncategorised

The anticipated refresh of RoATP, the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers, has been long-awaited. This article from Jim Carley of Carley Consult looks at the issues and why the ESFA might be struggling to conclude next steps.

Second Round of Bidding for Returners to Work Fund

by | Aug 1, 2018 | Uncategorised

The second round of a grant programme of £1.5million for organisations to run projects aimed at returners to work is now open. A returner to work is defined as ‘as a person who left paid employment for at least a year to take on a caring responsibility and would...