by SCTP | May 1, 2018 | Uncategorised
Recent reforms have brought more scrutiny and intensified interest in the business processes that surround Independent Training Providers (ITPs) and some believe there is a perceived bias that ITP governance cannot be as rigorous as public sector systems. AELP has...
by SCTP | May 1, 2018 | Uncategorised
The London Work Based Learning Alliance has become ‘AELP London’ after they invited the national provider network to collaborate on the running of the capital’s provider representative organisation. A dedicated Senior Policy Officer will be employed...
by SCTP | May 1, 2018 | Uncategorised
Britain’s manufacturers are calling for an urgent summit with Government to discuss fundamental reforms to make the Apprenticeship Levy work, and to ensure the creation of additional numbers of high value manufacturing and engineering Apprenticeships. The call comes...
by SCTP | May 1, 2018 | Uncategorised
We feature these webinars in the newsletter as the subject matter can be very relevant and the cost is small at £24 a webinar. The latest offer is Improving the quality of study programmes to meet funding and quality requirements – 3rd May 2018. 11:30 –...
by SCTP | Apr 30, 2018 | Uncategorised
Brighton and Hove City Council has published its RPA (NEET) stats for March giving participation data for those aged 16 and 17. The figures show that the duty to participate at academic age 16 is at 95.4% (and 96.5% recorded as in some form of EET), and the duty to...
by SCTP | Apr 30, 2018 | Uncategorised
SCTP Member, Whitehead-Ross Education & Consulting has carried out research revealing that whilst many small businesses access staff training and development opportunities, many feel there is a lack of information and a lack of flexibility in provision to meet...
by SCTP | Apr 30, 2018 | Uncategorised
Latest news on the support for providers available from the Education & Training Foundation.
by SCTP | Apr 30, 2018 | Uncategorised
The IfA announced in February, as part of its reform programme to make the approval of standards “faster and better”, that off-the-job technical qualifications could now be included in apprenticeships – news that was welcomed by many across the sector. However, no...
by SCTP | Apr 30, 2018 | Uncategorised
The Workforce Development Trust has confirmed the acquisition of People 1st. However, the Institute for Apprenticeships has said a formal agreement for the trust to take on responsibility for apprenticeship external quality assurance is yet to be made. Click here for...
by SCTP | Apr 27, 2018 | Uncategorised
People from schools, colleges, independent providers, LEPs, employers and SCTP gathered in Crawley on Wednesday for a conference focussed on the availability and use of Local Labour Market Information. The conference was organised by SCTP member and NCS contractor the...
