As the 2023-24 academic year draws to a close, The St Martin’s Group reflects on the changing landscape of skills and apprenticeship policy.
This has been another year of significant political change after Rishi…
After six long weeks of campaigning and fourteen years of Conservative Government, last week’s election results saw a change in Government for only the ninth time since 1945. Less than five years after the Tories won a majority of 80 seats in Parliament…
Last week saw the three main political parties, The Conservatives, The Labour Party and The Liberal Democrats, all release manifestos which set out their proposed policy platforms.
For each Party, this was an opportunity to present its vision for the country and to…
The local elections earlier this month appeared to have shone a light on the path to potential victory that Labour will try to go down at the general election, recently announced for the 4th July. A set of disappointing results for the Conservatives saw the party lose 474 councillors, making…
National Careers Week is a crucial initiative aimed at promoting and highlighting the significance of career development and guidance for individuals of all ages. This annual event brings together schools, colleges, employers and career professionals…
Yesterday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Spring Budget in the House of Commons. This is likely to be the last fiscal event before the general election, which is now firmly expected towards the end of 2024…
A new report, ‘Enabling Better Outcomes: A Wider View of Apprenticeship Success’, commissioned by The St Martin’s Group, has found that while 99 per cent of employers recognise the benefits of offering apprenticeships, they face barriers …
Last month’s Autumn Statement saw the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, announce measures aimed at growing the economy, cutting inflation, and reducing national debt. One of his key areas of focus has been…
As the dust (or glitter) settles on conference season, it is becoming clear that Further Education (FE) and the skills agenda have been established as a key political battleground in the run up to the next general election…
St Martin’s Group was established in 2018 with the aim of helping to create a world-class Apprenticeship system by providing policy makers and officials with forward thinking, practical and data-drive solutions. Our membership is unique…
With Party Conference season upon us, attention is turning towards each political party’s policy platform. Additionally, with a general election likely next year, or latest January 2025, this set of conferences could be the last chance for each political party…
In 2022/23, Further Education (FE), skills, and apprenticeships came to the forefront of the national education debate and the Government’s approach to tackling the UK’s economic quandaries. Subsequently, announcements followed for…