New Research on Skills Shortages & Brexit

New research from SCTP member City & Guilds & Emsi has looked at the current position on skills shortages in the UK. With most industries expected to grow between now and 2024, a significant number of skilled workers will be needed to meet demand....

SMEs & Apprenticeships: Podcast with Mark Dawe

In the fourth of a series of FE News podcasts, AELP CEO, Mark Dawe analyses the current reasons behind the recent falls in take up of apprenticeships by SMEs and calls for a temporary removal of the 10% contribution for SMEs for under 25 year olds, more flexibility on...

Rye Studio School to Close

The Rye Studio School in East Sussex will close this summer due to low student numbers. It is not alone with 24 studio schools – 14-to-19 institutions with a vocational curriculum – to close or announce plans to close since the inception of the project. According to...