by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership is running an initiative in the summer term called Open Doors where they will be pairing up apprentices from local employers with sixth forms to speak virtually to year 12 students about what, in their opinion and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Flexible Support Fund (FSF) is a fund offered by local jobcentres at the discretion of Jobcentre Plus work coaches to support people back into work. This includes supporting people with technology when looking for work and accessing training, and being available...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
An SCTP member is looking for a recommendation for a solicitor who can support with educational issues. If you can help please email info@sctp.org.uk.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 4, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published new guidance on reforms to subcontracting for learners over 16. The new guidance aims to set out how the ESFA is taking forward the proposals outlined in last year’s subcontracting reform consultation. This article focuses on the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
The latest information from the ESFA: 1. Latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19); 2. Information: outcome of consultation on arrangements for exams and assessments in 2021; 3. Information: Functional Skills Assessments in apprenticeships; 4. Information: timeline...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Budget, delivered on 3 March, announced some new investments for the FE and skills sector: Extension of the apprenticeship employer incentive to September 2021 and an increase of payment to £3000 for recruiting a new apprentice of any age. £7 million for a new...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) is celebrating the news that two new Freeports have been awarded in the SELEP area, Freeport East and Thames Freeport.
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Treasury has published the Levelling Up Fund prospectus which provides guidance for local areas on submitting bids for the Fund. The Levelling Up Fund has been introduced to invest in infrastructure that improves everyday life across the UK. The £4.8 billion fund...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
The apprenticeship service is running a webinar aimed at training providers, to enhance their understanding of the apprenticeship service, so they can support employers during their apprenticeship service journey. The webinar will include information on what the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has added 10 more qualifications to the list of qualifications available in the National Skills Fund level 3 adult offer. It has also removed 2 qualifications that awarding organisations are withdrawing before the level 3 offer starts on 1 April 2021,...