IFA Funding Review Latest

Final funding bands for 12 of the standards that were part of the Institute for Apprenticeships’ review have been published, following sign off by the education secretary Damian Hinds. Of the 12, seven have had their funding cut and three have remained the same, while...

SCTP’s Strategic Leaders Forum Meets

Members gathered at Aspire Sussex in Burgess Hill on Wednesday to look at the key issues and opportunities for providers. Members shared details of their own provision, issues and opportunities. The main subjects covered were: apprenticeship reforms and the impact on...

Two Reports on UK Skills Gaps

New CIPD research highlights the need to improve people management and development opportunities to boost engagement and productivity. Almost half (49%) of UK workers are in jobs they are either under- or over-skilled for, according to new research from the CIPD, the...