by SCTP | Nov 16, 2017 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published guidance which provides the latest information on planned hours to assist funded institutions plan study programmes across the individual academic years.
by SCTP | Nov 16, 2017 | Uncategorised
Over forty members gathered at Crawley Borough Council today for SCTP’s November Members’ Meeting. The meeting included new member intros from Catch 22, City & Guilds, e-Learning WMB and MWS Technology and updates on SCTP activity including, board elections,...
by SCTP | Nov 16, 2017 | Uncategorised
The DfE has published research reports looking at the experience of learners and employers from participating in the apprenticeship programme. The reports show a slight drop in satisfaction by employers largely due to funding and system changes but levels of...
by SCTP | Nov 16, 2017 | Uncategorised
The latest quarterly CIPD Labour Market Outlook survey of 2,000 UK employers suggests a significant majority of employers, apart from a few specific sectors, don’t face significant difficulties accessing the skills they need. The CIPD comments, “It’s the UK’s ongoing...
by SCTP | Nov 16, 2017 | Uncategorised
Despite the fact that a national careers strategy has still not yet been published, notification for the procurement of Supplier(s) for the National Careers Service area based service has now been published. Prime contractors are being sought who will be accountable...
by SCTP | Nov 16, 2017 | Uncategorised
The TES is reporting that in just two years, university income from apprenticeships, traineeships and the adult education budget has more than doubled, from £12.6 million in 2014-15 to £31.9 million in 2016-17 – whilst the number of universities in receipt of funding...
by SCTP | Nov 16, 2017 | Uncategorised
See this FE Week article on the Skills Show that took place in Birmingham this week which was visited by several high-ranking ministers.
by SCTP | Nov 16, 2017 | Uncategorised
A new inquiry into the quality of apprenticeships and skills training has been launched by the House of Commons education select committee chaired by former Skills Minister, Robert Halfon MP. The inquiry will look into whether employers, learners and tax payers are...
by SCTP | Nov 16, 2017 | Uncategorised
The Association of Colleges conference is taking place this week and news is filtering out on what the key speakers have said namely: Jeremy Corbyn interview – an audio recording of an interview covering the Labour Party leader’s plans for Further...
by SCTP | Nov 15, 2017 | Uncategorised
Latest from the ESFA (former SFA) including: 1. College merger apprenticeship ILR submissions; 2. Updated provider data self-assessment toolkit; 3. Traineeships – free workshops for training providers.
