by SCTP | Apr 13, 2018 | Uncategorised
The Reform think tank published its assessment of the apprenticeship levy and associate training one year on from its introduction concluding that greater clarification of what constituted an apprenticeship, as well as a simpler system of funding and the scrapping of...
by SCTP | Apr 13, 2018 | Uncategorised
Ofqual carried out a Functional Skills Qualifications (FSQs) Policy Consultation, which ran from 27 September – 22 November 2017. Ofqual has now considered the responses received and published the decisions taken which can be seen in this ETF communication here....
by SCTP | Apr 13, 2018 | Uncategorised
Replacing the GCSE maths and English requirement in favour of functional skills has boosted recruitment to the early years sector, a new report suggests. See more in this TES article.
by SCTP | Apr 13, 2018 | Uncategorised
The ETF is offering a workshop, fully subsidised by the ESFA looking at inspiring providers’ planning to develop their approach to build strong engagement techniques with employers. There are two workshops, one in London (11th May) and one in Leeds (3rd May)....
by SCTP | Apr 12, 2018 | Uncategorised
Click here to see a recording of today’s webinar from e-Memoir. The slides used are here.
by SCTP | Apr 12, 2018 | Uncategorised
Latest from the ESFA (former EFA) including: 1. Information: 2018 to 2019 16 to 19 bursary fund audit guide for local authorities; 2. Information: publication of 2018 to 2019 high needs place numbers.
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 12, 2018 | Uncategorised
As part of the work Apprenticeships in Sussex are doing in schools and communities across Sussex, we would like additional apprentice ambassadors to accompany our facilitators to tell their story at school or community events and help make a powerful impact to the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 12, 2018 | Uncategorised
SCTP are working in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council to run two apprenticeship roadshow events in June and July. The events will bring together employers, training providers, young people and their parents; providing up to date information on...
by Sarah Sawyer | Apr 12, 2018 | Uncategorised
Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce have organised a free event ‘The Big Debate: ‘Future of work: Are we doing enough about future skills?’ on Wednesday 2 May, 17.00 – 19.00 at Greater Brighton Metropolitan College in Brighton. The event aims to bring together...
by SCTP | Apr 12, 2018 | Uncategorised
SCTP has carried out its own analysis of the recently published Statistical First Release on Apprenticeship starts. Click here for a spreadsheet showing the starts figures for the combined quarters of 1 and 2 (August 2017-January 2018) by local authorities, districts...
