by SCTP | Nov 17, 2017 | Uncategorised
SCTP’s Apprenticeships in Sussex events service has been getting some great feedback from the schools where we’ve been delivering our apprenticeship awareness sessions over the past couple of weeks. Many young people have expressed how their eyes have been...
by SCTP | Nov 17, 2017 | Uncategorised
Latest from the ESFA (former EFA bit) including: 1. Information: update to the 16 to 19 education: funding allocations page; 2. Information: November school workforce census; 3. Information: schools funding videos for local authorities; 4. Information: traineeships:...
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...
