by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 8, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Association of Colleges has released a report which studies sufficiency, efficiency, and effectiveness of post-16 provision, outlining the impact of competition on the post-16 education system. The report argues that coordination, not competition is the way...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has set out details around how it will create a number of new Freeports across the UK, designed to create jobs, drive investment and regenerate communities. Freeports are secure customs zones located at ports where business can be carried out inside a...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The Learning and Work Institute has published a report entitles ‘Work And Skills For The Long Term Unemployed’ which argues that a new work and skills initiative is needed for people who are long-term unemployed which gives a universal offer for all...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
This article by the Centre for Ageing Better argues that more needs to be done to support older workers to prevent long-term unemployment in the wake of COVID-19. The Centre for Ageing Better published this report on how COVID-19 is affecting the job prospects of...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
Ofsted has published guidance and details of their plans from January 2021 as part of a phased return to full inspection, and guidance for further education and skills providers.
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
The ESFA has published allocation/contract values data for 2020 to 2021. The funding year contract values provide maximum contract value information as at October 2020 for colleges, training organisations and employers that have a contract for 2020 to 2021.
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 7, 2020 | Uncategorised
UK Export Finance has announced a change to government export finance support for small businesses. It has launched a new guarantee scheme that will free up funds for UK businesses to cover the costs of international trade.
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 5, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP has reported that since its launch in October, more than 40,000 jobseekers have been referred to the Job Entry Targeted Support (JETS) programme, providing specialist advice on how they can move into growing sectors where jobs are available, as well as CV and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 4, 2020 | Uncategorised
We’re delighted to announce that Cognassist has become the latest associate member of SCTP. A word from our new member: If there’s one statistic every learning provider should hear, it’s this… 1 in 5 learners in the UK leave education with no basic qualifications. Yes,...
by Sarah Sawyer | Dec 4, 2020 | Uncategorised
The government has a website for employers looking to recruit from the EU. The government says “From 1 January 2021, free movement will end and the UK will introduce a points-based immigration system. The new system will treat EU and non-EU citizens equally....
