ESFA Update Issue 395

Latest from the ESFA (former SFA) including: 1. Gender pay gap reporting deadline; 2. Traineeships: advertising vacancies 19 to 24; 3. Updated provider data self-assessment toolkit.

Open University Calls for Apprenticeship Shake Up

Peter Horrocks, Vice-Chancellor of SCTP member, The Open University, has called for a relaxation of the tight rules governing the way employers spend the apprenticeship levy.   This would involve the introduction of ‘modular apprenticeships’, in addition to existing...

OBR Downgrades Apprenticeship Levy Revenue Forecast

The apprenticeship levy will generate £900 million less funding in its first four years than the government originally forecast according to the Office for Budget Responsibility in its new “economic and fiscal outlook” report which estimates the tax will accumulate...

Big Bang Fair South East 27th & 28th June

Led by EngineeringUK, the Big Bang Fair is supported by The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills as well as numerous sponsors from industry, the Big Bang Fair South East is the largest regional Big Bang event. Last year, more than 9,000 students and teachers...

Comprehend OTL Course Discounts for SCTP Members

SCTP associate member, Comprehend is offering SCTP members a 12% discount on the price of their next open Observation of Teaching, Training and Learning course and 15% off their in-house 3 day non qualification OTL course. See links for more information and...