by Paul Mitchell | Nov 2, 2018 | Uncategorised
SCTP members HIT Training and Learning Curve as well as AELP have expressed concerns over plans announced by the ESFA at this week’s AELP Conference to place a financial cap in terms of how much a provider will be able to earn in the system. In a system...
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 2, 2018 | Uncategorised
From today SCTP can no longer be contacted on the 01273 891232 number. The number is rarely used but is a significant cost so the decision has been taken to use mobiles only. The mobile numbers for SCTP personnel can be found at the foot of each week’s...
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 1, 2018 | Uncategorised
This interesting article from Tom Bewick, Chief Exec of the Federation of Awarding Bodies take a critical look at the current apprenticeship system and its strengths and weaknesses and the reasons for the decline in starts. Interestingly he reports that in the...
by Paul Mitchell | Nov 1, 2018 | Uncategorised
There were some clear messages emerging from the conference which had a positive feel after some welcome budget announcements the day before. The main points related to ESFA announcements about RoATP, the apprenticeship register where the ESFA appeared to be listening...
by Paul Mitchell | Oct 31, 2018 | Uncategorised
The South East LEP (SELEP) has launched a new £750k ESF call for virtual reality and online learning. The deadline is 31 December and funding has to be 50% matched. SELEP has also set up a ‘Trello’ board to enable collaborations and so that you can link in with...