Inspiro Learning demonstrates how employer-led training is supporting young people into skilled careers in the automotive industry
This month, Inspiro Learning welcomed Olivia Bailey MP and Sally Jameson MP to two of its automotive apprenticeship training centres, providing an opportunity to see first-hand how high-quality, employer-led apprenticeships are helping young people…
The St Martin’s Group contributes to Work and Pensions Committee report on youth employment
The St Martin’s Group is pleased to have contributed to the Work and Pensions Committee’s inquiry into youth employment, education and training, following the publication of the Committee’s report on the 22nd of July…
The St Martin’s Group Publishes New Employer Research on the Future of Apprenticeships
The skills and apprenticeship system is currently navigating one of its most significant periods of change in recent years. The rebalancing towards young people, the transition to the Growth and Skills Levy, and the streamlining of standards, alongside the introduction of Foundation Apprenticeships and new Apprenticeship Units, marks an important shift in how skills development is funded and delivered. At a time of rapid change, the views of employers matter more than ever.
MPCT Portsmouth demonstrates how structured support can help young people progress into sustained employment
This month, Amanda Martin MP visited MPCT Portsmouth to see first-hand how targeted, employer-focused provision is delivering positive outcomes for young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). Hosted by MPCT, part of Learning Curve Group and a member…
The St Martin’s Group responds to skills and employment reforms
Last month saw a series of skills and employment policy announcements, backed by major investment, including a £2.5 billion Youth Deal and an increase in the apprenticeship budget to £3.3 billion by 2026-27. Taken together, these reforms signal a renewed focus on…
The St Martin’s Group reacts to the Spring Statement
Last week, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her response to the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) Spring Economic Forecast. Unlike the Autumn Budget, the Spring Forecast was not intended to introduce major fiscal changes. Instead…
IBM investing in T-Level industry placements to build employability, capability and future talent pipelines
As a longstanding member of The St Martin’s Group, IBM UK is demonstrating what meaningful employer leadership in technical education truly looks like. Their commitment to T-Levels goes far beyond placement provision. IBM has played an instrumental role…
The St Martin’s Group summary of the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper
The St Martin’s Group (SMG) welcomes the ambition of the Government’s new Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, which sets out a vision for a more coherent and responsive skills system, focused on creating closer alignment between skills development…
The St Martin’s Group reflects on Labour Party Conference
This year’s Labour Party Conference placed skills firmly on the national agenda, with the Prime Minister setting out a new target designed to widen access to training and create more opportunities for people across the country. One of the Prime Minister’s key…
Strengthening FE and Skills: Key takeaways from the Education Select Committee report
The Education Select Committee has published its Further Education (FE) and Skills report, following an inquiry into how post-16 education can be better supported. After providing evidence during this inquiry, the St Martin’s Group is proud to be included…