by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 15, 2017 | Uncategorised
The government has responded to concerns about organisations working together to undermine the independence of final apprenticeship exams with the release of new guidance this month that specifically prohibits “collusion”. Click here for more.
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 15, 2017 | Uncategorised
ESFA has published an updated version of the register of end-point assessment organisations. The list now includes over 80 organisations and can be found here
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 15, 2017 | Uncategorised
We hope to see many of our members at the next Members’ Meeting on Thursday 21 September from 09:30-13:00 at University of Sussex in Falmer, Brighton. We will have speakers from the ESFA, DWP and BT as well as a special post-meeting session from new SCTP member,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 15, 2017 | Uncategorised
For some time there has been a moratorium on applications for loans facilities from providers who have not previously had them. However, the ESFA has updated the documentation for Advanced Learner Loans facility requests and has now included an application form for...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 15, 2017 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has issued the form to be used to submit requests for increases to providers’ 16 to 18 and 19+ non-levy apprenticeship contract values for May 2017 to December 2017.
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 15, 2017 | Uncategorised
Our weekly update to let members know where we are going on their behalf next week. On Monday, Ann Potterton will be promoting the provision of our members via an Apprenticeships in Sussex presentation at a Sussex Chamber ‘Better Business For All’ event...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 15, 2017 | Uncategorised
SCTP Associate Member, IPEGS will be offering a free session after next Thursday’s Members’ Meeting on the 21st September at 1.00-2.00pm to explain the concept of the paperless office and the technology that underpins this. Lunch will be available for...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 15, 2017 | Uncategorised
This new £1.75 million fund is for work with vulnerable and disadvantaged men, aged between 11 and 20 years, who are experiencing mental health problems. Comic Relief is focusing on this age group as 50% of adults who experience mental health problems present symptoms...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 15, 2017 | Uncategorised
The Department for Education has published a survey (its fifth) on Apprenticeship Funding Reform. SCTP has submitted a response on behalf of its members but we would urge all our members that have been affected by the reforms to respond and tell the DfE what you...
by Sarah Sawyer | Sep 14, 2017 | Uncategorised
Latest from the ESFA including: 1. HE learning aim request: due 29 September 2017; 2. Year-end funding claims 2016 to 2017; 3. Feedback on withdrawal of frameworks; 4. Financial health assessment: new guidance.
