The problem has produced a fragmented mass of services. What is needed is long-term mentoring – and proper co-ordination.   ::   More...

Labour leader will criticise education system in speech, claiming students who choose not to attend university are being sidelined.   ::   More...

Rural businesses in the South West are providing an excellent example to the rest of the country by showing how it’s possible to innovate and grow, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said today ahead of a visit to the region.   ::   More...

The latest edition of NEWS is now available from SLIM and looks at developments with the DWP Performance Agreement, Welfare Reform Update on Benefit caps, Personal Independence Payment, Employment & Support Allowance, NAS and access to work…   ::   More...

A parliamentary committee has questioned the length and quality of many apprenticeships.   ::   More...

One in six workers over 55 regularly works from home in the South West, according to a TUC analysis of official figures published today (Friday) to mark National Work From Home Day, organised by Work Wise UK.   ::   More...

Dr Russell Strutt – Principal of Central Sussex College, explains how education will play a part in generating 100,000 jobs within the Coast to Capital area.   ::   More...

If employment continues to grow at the current rate of 1.5 per cent, it will be impossible to close the approximately 21 million jobs gap that has accumulated across the G20 since the onset of the crisis in 2008, said the ILO and OECD…   ::   More...

A new Government led initiative to boost enterprise will see up to 4,000 entrepreneurial university students and graduates in England connecting with small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).   ::   More...

With just over a week to go until the deadline, here is some information about the Apprenticeship and National Training Awards Entry.   ::   More...