The ‘mini budget’ will provide some relief, but not for long
In his ‘mini-budget’ statement to the House of Commons last Friday, the new Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng set out his The Growth Plan 2022. The Chancellor’s statement…
AELP
The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) is a national membership body, proudly representing its many member organisations that deliver training and vocational learning.
AELP announces key strategic partnerships with Peridot Partners Limited and World Skills UK
The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) is pleased to announce new strategic partnerships with Peridot Partners Limited and WorldSkills UK. Peridot Partners Limited…
Funding and accountability reform must not sideline independent training providers
On the face of it, funding and accountability might not seem like the most exciting issues facing the FE sector at the moment. But we…
University isn’t the only option for young people
Hundreds of thousands of young people nervously await news of their A Level, T Level and level 3 VTQ grades today. It’s an exciting time…
Apprenticeship Funding Rules: Big Changes are Coming in a Matter of Days
Last week, the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) published version one of the apprenticeship training rules for 2022/23. These rules come into force on…
Levelling up must survive a change of Prime Minister- the skills sector is depending on it
The firing gun has been sounded for the Conservative Party leadership campaign. By 5 September, we will know which MP will succeed Boris Johnson. Whoever…
AELP and ERSA report calls for barriers to be removed between employability and skills services
“Hiding the Join“, a new report by the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) and the Employment-Related Services Association (ERSA), has been published today…
AELP included in the top 50 most inclusive workplaces
The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) has been awarded 45th place in the National Centre for Diversity’s Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces Index…
Rising costs mean skills funding rates must be reviewed more often
Next week, AELP will host our National Conference 2022 in London. Taking place 27-28 June, AELP’s National Conference is one of the must-attend events in…
To level up the country, we need to join up employability and skills services
Later this month at our National Conference, we will be launching ‘Hiding the Join’, our report into joining up employability and skills services which we…
