by SCTP | Jan 18, 2018 | Uncategorised
The FE Trailblazer Employer Group has already developed a number of standards at Levels, 3, 4 and 5. A reformed group is now considering further developments at L6 and/or 7 and is seeking sector views on what should be covered by such apprenticeship standards. This...
by SCTP | Jan 18, 2018 | Uncategorised
Latest from the ESFA (formerly EFA) including: 1. Action: invitation to express an interest to deliver T levels in the 2020 to 2021 academic year; 2. Reminder: deadline for submission of 2018 to 2019 authority pro-forma tool; 3. Information: School and Early Years...
by SCTP | Jan 18, 2018 | Uncategorised
An updated AELP summary paper on Social Mobility has been published. This outlines the measures that AELP believes are necessary to ensure that recent apprenticeship reforms support social mobility policy goals. The 14 recommendations cover non-levy contracts, 20%...
by SCTP | Jan 18, 2018 | Uncategorised
The Education & Training Foundation is offering subsidised webinars (at a cost of £25 a place) looking at helping providers to improve their delivery of maths and English within the new apprenticeship standards. More information is here.
by SCTP | Jan 18, 2018 | Uncategorised
Over forty members gathered at Plumpton Village Hall today for SCTP’s January Members’ Meeting. The meeting included a new member intro from Cute Dog Consulting and updates on SCTP activity including reports from recent AELP regional meetings covering the latest on...
by SCTP | Jan 17, 2018 | Uncategorised
There are DfE consultations out at the moment. The T-levels consultation is all about agreeing a framework for the new qualifications and having a say in their design although delivery is still some years away. The consultation closes on the 8th February. The IfA...
by SCTP | Jan 17, 2018 | Uncategorised
Latest from the ESFA (formerly SFA) including: 1. New funding monitoring reports published; 2. 2017 to 2018 advanced learner loans performance management point 2; 3. 16 to 18 traineeships and adult education budget growth requests; 4 Input to ESFA customer...
by SCTP | Jan 16, 2018 | Uncategorised
Providers can now bid to become one of the first to deliver T-levels, the ESFA has announced. Guidance, and a letter to the sector published by the ESFA, invites expressions of interest from providers who want to deliver the new qualifications in 2020/21, and sets out...
by SCTP | Jan 16, 2018 | Uncategorised
SCTP member, NCFE is offering a free event in collaboration with Microsoft designed to support leaders to empower digital transformation within organisations. This event will give access to free, tailored training on best practices and how to get the most out of...
by SCTP | Jan 16, 2018 | Uncategorised
The BIG Futures Show takes place on Tuesday 24 April 2018 at Eastbourne Sports Park. It is believed to be the largest employability and skills event in East Sussex and is an opportunity for providers to engage with those aged 14 and over from local schools and...
