by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 25, 2018 | Uncategorised
Figures published by the DfE/ESFA have shown a 25% drop in apprenticeship starts in Q1 (August-October 2017) compared with the same quarter the previous year. This gives a much more reliable picture than the Q4 figures as it removes some skewing from the stats across...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 25, 2018 | Uncategorised
Skills Minister Anne Milton covered much ground in her speech to the annual British Educational Training and Technology Show. In addition to the expected content on the importance of digital skills in the economy and education there were mentions for apprenticeships,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 25, 2018 | Uncategorised
Latest from the ESFA (former EFA) including: 1. Action: Condition Improvement Fund 2018 to 2019 survey; 2. Information: update on school services provided by Carillion Plc.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 25, 2018 | Uncategorised
The programme of training available for providers from the Education & Training Foundation
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 25, 2018 | Uncategorised
SCTP is pleased to welcome Kineo to associate membership of the network and to welcome back a former SCTP participant Amanda Waterton as Kineo’s lead contact. Brighton based, Kineo is part of the City & Guilds Group and helps businesses improve performance through...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 24, 2018 | Uncategorised
Many members will be aware that Ofsted is now able to offer providers the option to notify Ofsted of dates during the year when inspection will not happen – otherwise known as blackout dates. This is a useful facility which enables providers to avoid inspection at...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 24, 2018 | Uncategorised
Latest from the ESFA (formerly SFA) including: 1. QAR 2016 to 2017 – re-release of provisional data for all providers; 2. ‘Class of 2018’ – graduation ceremonies during National Apprenticeship Week; 3. Apprenticeship framework withdrawals; 4. Funding claims...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 24, 2018 | Uncategorised
News and information in the most recent newsletter from the Local Enterprise Partnership covering West Sussex, Brighton and parts of Surrey & South London.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 24, 2018 | Uncategorised
New Education Secretary Damian Hinds welcomed counterparts from across the world to the Education World Forum to share ideas and expertise, as he gave his first speech as Education Secretary. More information is here.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jan 24, 2018 | Uncategorised
The Prince’s Trust has published its latest annual Youth Index report based on the thoughts and prospects of 16-25 year olds with higher numbers than ever reporting concerns about their futures, their job prospects and their general well-being. It found that an...
