tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2017-03-28T11:24:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-agency-to-provide-joined-up-education-and-skills-funding 2017-03-28T11:24:00+01:00

The new body will carry out the roles of the Education Funding Agency and Skills Funding Agency.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/top-quality-training-providers-announced-in-new-register 2017-03-14T15:29:28+00:00

Through the register, organisations that have met the criteria will deliver top-quality training for individuals and employers.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/registration-open-for-online-apprenticeship-service 2017-02-13T14:01:01+00:00

Large employers are encouraged to register for an online apprenticeship service before the launch of the apprenticeship levy on 6 April.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/national-apprenticeship-awards-2016-winners-announced 2017-01-20T22:21:00+00:00

The nation’s top apprentices and apprenticeship employers have been recognised at a ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/apprenticeship-success-at-the-skills-show 2016-12-02T11:17:00+00:00

Thousands of young people, teachers, and parents attended this year’s skills show showcasing the huge amount of opportunities out there.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/apprenticeships-share-spotlight-in-lord-mayors-show 2016-11-11T13:43:00+00:00

Apprentices from a range of industries will be taking part in a procession of more than 7,000 people in London on Saturday, 12 November.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/find-apprenticeship-training-tool-is-now-live 2016-10-27T15:14:00+01:00

The Skills Funding Agency (SFA) has launched a new tool to help employers across England find apprenticeship training.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/latest-employer-survey-results-show-high-satisfaction-with-providers 2016-10-13T14:59:00+01:00

The results of the latest employer satisfaction survey are out and show widespread support from employers for providers.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-young-people-in-apprenticeships-than-ever-before 2016-10-06T12:04:27+01:00

New figures show almost 3 million apprenticeships created since May 2010 as part of government’s drive to create opportunities for all.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/young-workers-set-for-pay-increase-of-up-to-450-thanks-to-increase-in-national-minimum-wage 2016-10-01T00:15:09+01:00

Young workers earning the National Minimum Wage are set to receive a pay rise of up to £450 a year from today (1 October 2016).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/employers-and-training-providers-to-road-test-the-new-digital-apprenticeship-service 2016-09-01T16:13:44+01:00

As part of a pilot employers and training providers will be able to test the service from start to finish to make sure it meets their needs.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/work-placements-boosting-prospects-of-young-people 2016-08-31T13:10:41+01:00

Youth Offer figures show nearly 450,000 work experience and sector-based work academy pre-employment training placements started since 2012.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/views-sought-on-plans-to-boost-apprenticeships 2016-08-12T09:34:00+01:00

£2.5 billion will be invested in apprenticeship training by 2020 under plans unveiled by the government.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukaea-crowned-apprentice-team-of-the-year 2016-06-17T13:53:00+01:00

Engineering apprentices from the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have been named the country’s apprentice team of the year.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/thousands-of-apprentices-to-take-part-in-major-pay-study--2 2016-05-26T10:56:56+01:00

The 2016 Apprenticeship Pay Survey is an important research project providing information on training, hours and pay from current apprentices.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-skills-funding-service-makes-it-easier-for-providers-to-manage-their-contracts 2016-05-18T15:02:00+01:00

Providers can now use a new Skills Funding Service which allows quick access to view and accept contracts and payment information digitally.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/team-uk-announced-for-euroskills-gothenburg-2016 2016-05-09T10:25:00+01:00

The UK’s top apprentices have been named among the team for EuroSkills Gothenburg 2016.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/2016-to-2017-funding-allocations-positive-news-for-the-sector 2016-04-13T14:43:56+01:00

The SFA has now issued provider allocations for the 2016 to 2017 funding year.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/employers-of-young-apprentices-will-no-longer-pay-national-insurance-contributions 2016-04-12T11:21:35+01:00

Employer National Insurance contributions for apprentices aged under 25 years have been abolished.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/intervention-work-in-skills-funding-agency-and-education-funding-agency 2016-04-11T16:15:03+01:00

A letter to the sector providing an update on changes to intervention work across Skills Funding Agency and Education Funding Agency.