ESFA clarifies non-levy funding pause
ESFA sets out its plan for transitional arrangements for non-levy funding
Government & Policy
Digital skills gap growing in Scotland
Leaders in Scotland working together to bridge the digital skills gap say more work is needed to make sure there are enough skilled people to keep up with cyber-demands
IfA celebrates first day at the office
As the Apprenticeship Levy launches, the body designed to administer and maintan standards celebrates opening its doors
April 6 – it’s Levy time
After years of planning - and months of debate - the Apprenticeship Levy, designed as a pivotal step forward in skills investment in the UK, finally launches
Apprenticeships must be properly paid – ATL chief
Teachers' union chief expresses concern over school using lower paid apprentices as a way of filling gaps caused by real term funding cuts
Levy will make North-South divide worse – IPPR
Latest IPPR research highlights the significant benefits for South East and London under existing Apprenticeship Levy plans, leaving North disproportionately worse off
‘UK must invest in more cyber skills’ – IoD
Latest research from IoD and Barclays reveals the scale of preparedness among UK firms in the cyber sphere - with a call for more investment in cyber skills
Scotland could get ‘5,000 more apprenticeships by 2019’
As talk of independence rises once again in the wake of Brexit, Holyrood education secretary commits to providing more access to apprenticeships.
‘Huge response’ to new cyber scheme
As National Apprentice Week winds down, attention and interest grow for new government cyber security scheme
National Apprenticeship Week gathers pace
Annual celebration of apprentices sees a wide range of events and campaigns to raise awareness of vocational training in the UK.
