by Paul Mitchell | 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 Paul Mitchell | 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 Paul Mitchell | 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 Paul Mitchell | 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 Paul Mitchell | 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.
