by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DfE has announced a Pupil Premium Plus (PP+) post-16 pilot to support looked-after children and care leavers in education. It is recruiting local authorities (LAs) to take part in the pilot, which will run from October 2021 until March 2022. A total of £3 million...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The independent In-Work Progression Commission has published a report that identifies barriers faced by those in low pay looking to progress and sets out key actions to remove these barriers.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The DWP has published the government’s response to the consultation inviting views on the challenges and benefits to in-work progression in low pay sectors.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jul 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has added a section on its higher and degree apprenticeships page with advice for graduates moving onto apprenticeships. Also linked is the Office for Students graduate employment and skills guide which signposts sources of advice for employment and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 30, 2021 | Uncategorised
The government has announced a new UK-wide subsidy control system to provide quicker and more flexible support to UK businesses. The Subsidy Control Bill sets out key elements of the new domestic subsidy control regime in primary legislation. Further details on...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 30, 2021 | Uncategorised
East Sussex County Council has announced funding of up to £615,000 to deliver a Supported Apprenticeship programme for people living in East Sussex in supported and temporary accommodation and those at risk of homelessness in the county. SCTP is delighted to be...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 30, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published guidance and information about the Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) reforms, which includes information on the approvals process and cycles and the HTQ quality mark branding.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 30, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has added a new training provider permission for the recruit an apprentice function in the Apprenticeship Service. Details can be read here. It has also announced new features will be added to the apprenticeship service soon, these will include improvements...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 30, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has informed providers that they can view a list of employers who need an apprenticeship training provider. This is done via the provider logging into their account on the ‘manage your education and skills funding site’ and selecting ‘Find...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 30, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has reminded all active providers to keep their contact details up to date on the Bravo portal as this is the email address that it will use to inform providers of their invitation window for reapplying to the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers...
