January Apprenticeship Starts Stats Show 31% Fall

Apprenticeship starts were down 31 per cent in January compared with the same period in 2017, the latest provisional government statistics have revealed. The figures, which show monthly data from August 2017 to January 2018 how that 44% of starts for that period were...

Lewes Training Joins SCTP

SCTP is pleased to welcome Lewes Training as the latest new full member of SCTP. Lewes Training are a ‘supporting provider’ on RoATP currently delivering Functional Skills in English, Maths and ICT to Level 2 and ESOL. They are looking to expand in those...

West Sussex Business Expo 24th May

The West Sussex Business Expo business networking event is taking place at Fontwell Park Racecourse on 24th May 2018 from 10:00am – 15:00pm. The main sponsor of this free event is SCTP member Sussex Chamber of Commerce. More details are here. This event is on the same...

Select Committee Launches SEND Enquiry

The House of Commons Education Select Committee has announced a new inquiry into special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) which will take in how the latest reforms are working and other challenges faced by learners, families and providers. Closing date is 14...

ESFA Update Issue 399

Latest from the ESFA including: 1. 16 to 18 traineeships and adult education budget growth requests; 2.Qualification Achievement Rates (QAR) for 2016 to 2017 – survey reminder.

The Skills Show Rebrands as WorldSkills UK LIVE

The country’s biggest skills and careers event is getting a revamp and changing its name. Formerly known as The Skills Show, the event, which attracted 70,000 visitors last year, will from today be known as WorldSkills UK LIVE. The change has been made to align it...