by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has issued a reminder that employers who hired an apprentice between 1 April and 30 September 2021 need to apply for the apprentice incentive payment of £3000 before midnight on 30 November, through their apprenticeship service account. It has produced a...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Reminder: 2022 to 2023 high needs place change notification process closing; 2. Reminder: 30 November deadline to claim £3000 for hiring a new apprentice; 3. Information: December 2021 college financial statements submission;...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 10, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Institute of Hospitality has announced it has established its first ‘Future Forum’ to address disability, diversity, and inclusion issues across the hospitality industry. Focused on supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals 5, Gender Equality, 8, Decent Work...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
We’re delighted to announce that Stephen Bell at Prime Partnership has become the latest consultant member of SCTP. A word from our new member: Re-joining SCTP as a consultant will help me keep my sector knowledge up to date and be able to contribute my own knowledge...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Learning and Work Institute runs an annual Adult Participation in Learning survey. This article summarises the main findings from this year’s survey, including that overall participation in learning has increased, but persistent inequalities exist between...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
Aviva has published a report entitled ‘How we live’ providing insights into people’s working habits, multigenerational living expectations, home possessions, attitudes toward green transport and staycation holiday plans.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
The House of Commons Library has produced a research briefing for the House of Commons second reading debate on the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill. It provides background on the main provisions of the Bill, outlines its progress through Parliament, contains...
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
The House of Commons Library has produced a research briefing giving an overview of the Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill currently before Parliament, and related issues.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
The House of Commons Library has produced a research briefing on The Turing Scheme, the government’s replacement for the Erasmus+ programme. It includes a summary of the scheme, how it works, issues raised about the scheme and responses to it.
by Sarah Sawyer | Nov 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Youth Futures Foundation has launched a new £6.1 million Connected Futures Fund to support young people to get good jobs through local partnerships. One of the areas that it is looking for partnership bids from is Hastings in East Sussex. It is seeking bids that...