by SCTP | Oct 25, 2017 | Uncategorised
All providers who have submitted tenders for apprenticeship non-levy funding are urged to watch their Bravo Solutions portal closely for further information requests. Failure to respond could have unfortunate consequences!
by SCTP | Oct 25, 2017 | Uncategorised
Concern for apprentices who are fast approaching the end of their apprenticeships is growing, following analysis by FE Week that showed that there are currently 1,460 apprentices on courses for which no end-point assessment is available. Additionally, just under a...
by SCTP | Oct 25, 2017 | Uncategorised
Education secretary Justine Greening has told the House of Commons education select committee today that the government knew apprenticeship starts would drop dramatically after the levy was introduced in May. She was responding to concerns about the Q4 61% year on...
by SCTP | Oct 24, 2017 | Uncategorised
The Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills Anne Milton has announced a series of appointments to encourage people from all ages and backgrounds to consider an apprenticeship. These ambassadors will champion the opportunities and benefits that apprenticeships can...
by SCTP | Oct 23, 2017 | Uncategorised
You can now book online to exhibit at the third BIG Futures Show, believed to be the largest employability and skills event in East Sussex on Tuesday 24 April 2018. Book early and save 10% on exhibitor rates. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for bigger...
by SCTP | Oct 23, 2017 | Uncategorised
A report by the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman has expressed concerns that families of children with special educational needs are sometimes facing a “disproportionate burden” to ensure they get the support they need and urged councils to ensure that...
by SCTP | Oct 20, 2017 | Uncategorised
A reminder to register your interest for an Apprenticeship Graduation Event in Brighton & Hove during National Apprenticeship Week 2018. Brighton & Hove City Council wants to put on Brighton & Hove’s first Apprentice Graduation Event in National...
by SCTP | Oct 20, 2017 | Uncategorised
Last week’s statistical first release from the DfE highlighted that 20,400 traineeship starts had been reported so far in 2016/17, compared to 23,900 at this time in 2015/16 , a decrease of 14.6 per cent. The DfE says that progression rates remain impressive,...
by SCTP | Oct 20, 2017 | Uncategorised
The Education and Training Foundation has published details of CPD courses in its Autumn programme. These workshops and courses are specifically developed to support providers’ training needs for teachers, trainers, leaders or managers.
by SCTP | Oct 20, 2017 | Uncategorised
The Skills Show, from WorldSkills UK, – the UK’s largest free experiential skills, apprenticeships and careers event, takes place 16-18 November 2017 at NEC Birmingham. Up to 80,000 people are expected to visit the event which brings together the UK’s leading...
