by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article highlights that the Education & Training Foundation (ETF) published a tender last week for a supplier to identify programmes that help the out-of-work into employment sectors and to see if a similar approach would work for FE, to help with the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
We’re delighted to announce that Aptem has joined as an associate member of SCTP. A word from our new member: We are delighted to join the SCTP community. Aptem specialises in creating award-winning products to support compliant, efficient and innovative delivery of...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
The National Apprenticeship Awards 2021 regional ceremonies are taking place between 19 – 25 October via a live broadcast. The South East ceremony will be held on Thursday 21 October at 14.00. You can register to attend the ceremonies here. Please contact...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
SCTP attended the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) stakeholder meeting organised by the Sussex Chamber of Commerce this week. This event was well attended and updated on the LSIP aims, priorities, process, governance arrangements and data analysis; click here for...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
SCTP attended the Employability for Supported and Temporary Accommodation and Refuges (ESTAR) forum this week to present on the new Moving On Up apprenticeship scheme. Moving On Up will give SCTP members an opportunity to promote their live apprenticeship vacancies to...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
Last week SCTP attended the Brighton and Hove 11-19 Learning Partnership 16-19 Curriculum and Standards Group to deliver a presentation about Independent Training Providers in Brighton and Hove and the role they play in 16-19 education choices. The group is led by...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
This article highlights that Keith Smith, Director for post-16 strategy at the DfE, has indicated that the DfE is looking to move away from tendering for independent training providers.
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Social Mobility Commission has published a report exploring how to improve disadvantaged young people’s engagement with formal career advice, especially online. The report investigates whether the use of behavioural interventions would boost the engagement...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 7, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has updated the published apprenticeships and traineeship statistics. The July release published the statistics for the first three quarters (August to April 2021) of the 2020 to 2021 academic year. This update makes changes to the ‘Apprenticeship Service and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Oct 6, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Department of Transport and Department of Education announced a joint collaboration to support the increase of qualified HGV drivers and address the current shortages in the sector. As part of the announcement, the ESFA will introduce flexibilities to the adult...