by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
People 1st International have published a research report Covid-19: The impact on skills in hospitality, retail, travel and aviation based on feedback from over 500 employers across these sectors. The report finds that three quarters of employers (74.5%) report that...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
HOLEX, a professional body for Adult Community Education and Learning, has written a paper setting out a range of measures for the immediate and longer term which could support adult education learners and place them in a better place to look for employment when the...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 15, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP has announced details of their new method for contracting employment support. The Commercial Agreement for the provision of Employment and Health Related Services (CAEHRS) will run for a maximum of 5 years with a value of £7.5bn. The invitation to tender is...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 13, 2020 | Uncategorised
This article interviews some assessors that have begun delivering remote End Point Assessment (EPA) observations as a result of flexibilities approved by the IfATE, capturing their feedback regarding this process.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 12, 2020 | Uncategorised
SCTP have negotiated a special SCTP member pricing offer with Emsi, which will allow access to key elements of Emsi’s market leading UK labour market and skills data throughout the rest of 2020. The offer has been developed to allow members to access data on...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 12, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP has launched two practical online support platforms through their new ‘Good Place to Start’ campaign. jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk offers essential advice to those looking for work, on which sectors are recruiting now, how to make the best of transferable skills...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 12, 2020 | Uncategorised
The DWP’s latest Touchbase newsletter includes a roundup of recent DWP announcements regarding the coronavirus support for employers, benefit claimants and businesses.
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 12, 2020 | Uncategorised
We’re delighted to announce that Mel Butcher has become the latest consultant member of SCTP. A word from our new member: I’m thrilled to become a SCTP member, having worked for over 20 years in the Sussex education & skills sector, for various high-profile...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 12, 2020 | Uncategorised
SCTP is the Sussex delivery partner for the Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge in schools and colleges programme. The programme is now being delivered remotely to Sussex schools and colleges. The monthly newsletter from Amazing Apprenticeships shares resources and...
by Sarah Sawyer | Jun 12, 2020 | Uncategorised
FE Week held a webcast with IfATE Chief Executive, Jennifer Coupland, covering topics including temporary discretions and flexibilities for more than 100 apprenticeship standards, conducting ‘deep dives’ for remote EPAs, the Prime Minister’s...
