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Science Industry Partnership (SIP) response to the outcome of the IfATE consultation on mandatory qualifications in apprenticeships
12 June 2023

Earlier this year, the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) held a public consultation into mandatory qualifications, to which the Science Industry Partnership (SIP) submitted a response. The consultation received more than 300 responses and the outcomes have been published.

Medical innovator LifeArc leading the way in developing future life science talent
6 June 2023

LifeArc is an innovative medical research charity which aims to create life-changing advances in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Its ground-breaking work currently includes developing new drugs to tackle conditions including cancer, dementia and cystic fibrosis.

Meet the Team: Rachel Roby
5 June 2023

Meet Rachel Roby, Strategic Apprenticeship Lead who supports Cogent Skills on technical education policy.

Education Select Committee report: The future of post-16 qualifications
2 May 2023

The House of Commons Education Select Committee has published a report following the 2021/22 inquiry on post-16 qualifications.

Life Sciences: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) report for the UK
17 February 2023

In 2021, the Futures group launched its ‘Life Sciences: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I)’ report for the UK Life Sciences industry. The research used a combination of survey responses, national data sources, case studies and examples of ‘best practice’, together with a comprehensive literature review to explore a broad range of topics.

Act Now to Reverse Decline in Science Sector Apprenticeship Starts
2 February 2023

The Government must take action now to halt the decline in the number of new science sector apprenticeships starts in England.

James Fox: Apprenticeship at AstraZeneca Case Study.
21 December 2022

Higher and degree-level apprenticeships give candidates a chance to gain the experiences, skills, and training to kick-start their career without the barriers of student debt.

Get to know SIP Ambassador of the Year Winner Hugh Birkmyre
12 December 2022

SIP Ambassadors work with young people to promote the many careers available within the science-based industries. SIP Ambassadors have a passion for careers outreach and present working in the science based industries in a positive light; dispelling myths and stereotypes.

Apprenticeship Off-the-job Guidance- Blog 2
2 December 2022

The Department of Education has updated its ‘off-the-job training guidance’. In this 2 part blog series, Rachel Roby, Cogent’s Strategic Apprenticeship Lead, breaks down the key changes and what they mean for employers.

Apprenticeship Off-the-job Guidance- Blog 1
2 December 2022

The Department of Education has updated its ‘off-the-job training guidance’. In this 2-part blog series Rachel Roby, Cogent’s Strategic Apprenticeship Lead, breaks down the key changes and what they mean for employers.

Autumn Statement – Skills highlights
18 November 2022

The skills highlights from the Autumn Statement given on 17 November 2022.

Join #TheBigConversation 
27 October 2022

Join #TheBig Conversation with IfATE (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education) and improve skills policy.

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