by SCTP | Mar 28, 2025 | News
The 2025 to 2026 apprenticeship funding rules will be released in May 2025. In a change for this year, the DfE is not publishing a draft version of the funding rules in March. This approach allows them to incorporate the latest policy developments before publication....
by SCTP | Mar 28, 2025 | News
The Department for Education’s National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards are an opportunity to showcase the apprentices, employers and champions who have excelled this year. Entries to the awards will open in April 2025. It is free to enter the awards, and all entries...
by SCTP | Mar 28, 2025 | News
The DfE has published the latest apprenticeship statistics for England covering the 2024 to 2025 academic year reported to date, August 2024 to January 2025. Meanwhile, a letter from the Minister for Skills, Jacqui Smith on current apprenticeship standards achievement...
by SCTP | Mar 28, 2025 | News
The DFE says the funding will deliver new SEND places to create more inclusive classrooms in mainstream schools, delivering on Plan for Change to break down barriers to opportunity. Click here for more.
by SCTP | Mar 28, 2025 | News
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has presented her Spring Statement to Parliament. An accompanying press release is here. With concerns over further cuts to adult skills funding but a welcome boost for construction skills training, click here for a FE Week analysis of...
by SCTP | Mar 28, 2025 | News
The DWP has unveiled the largest welfare reforms for a generation to help sick and disabled people who can and have the potential to work into jobs – backed by a £1 billion investment.
by SCTP | Mar 28, 2025 | News
DWP analysis of the impact of two interventions providing additional Jobcentre Plus support on the employment outcomes of disabled people and those with long-term health conditions.
by SCTP | Mar 28, 2025 | News
This consultation sets out DWP plans and proposals to reform health and disability benefits and employment support. The consultation ends on the 30th June. Meanwhile the DWP has published answers to frequently asked questions about the Pathways to Work: Reforming...
by SCTP | Mar 28, 2025 | News
YouGov surveyed parents on new inspection report cards and found a majority support Ofsted’s proposals. Click here for more.
by SCTP | Mar 28, 2025 | News
The DfE has published the final list of post-16 level 3 qualifications that have had their funding approval extended or removed from 1 August 2025.
