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Control over apprenticeships policy will move from the Department for Education (DfE) to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), following the government reshuffle last week. The change was confirmed by the new skills minister, Jacqui Smith, during an interview at the EuroSkills competition in Denmark. This shift means that responsibility for apprenticeship policy, the […]

With multiple high level changes taking place, you do not have to navigate them alone. Amanda Scott NAS/IOC UK Skills Led reports on the latest change — the new 8 Month Foundation Apprenticeship. Love it or loath it, it’s here, and with it comes a whole new range of criteria, eligibility, and funding changes for

The latest edition of the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Connect Newsletter provides important updates for our sector, ranging from new funding for skills to safety reforms and digital innovation. Below, we’ve highlighted key developments for NAS members. 💷 Investment in Construction Skills At the Spring Statement, the Government announced £625 million of investment to tackle

We want to update you on some important developments from CITB that will affect how employers access funding for training. These changes are designed to streamline processes and strengthen support for levy-registered employers, with the ultimate aim of helping address the industry’s ongoing skills challenge. What’s changing and why CITB is simplifying its approach to

As part of a major reform of the Scottish education system, the Education (Scotland) Bill, published on 5 June 2024, sets out plans to replace the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) with a new body: Qualifications Scotland. Expected to be operational by Autumn 2025, Qualifications Scotland will take on all current responsibilities of the SQA. This