The Government's plans to introduce technical education pathways for 14-year-olds are a positive step towards giving young people greater access to careers in roofing and construction. But turning ambition into action will require meaningful support for schools, SMEs and employers. Read our response to the announcement and why delivery will be key.
Burnley College, in partnership with Themis, is expanding its construction portfolio with a new Level 2 Roofing Apprenticeship Standard, set to launch in January 2027.
CITB and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) have launched a new RMI (Retrofit) Sector Skills Plan, supported by the Sector Advisory Group, which NFRC sits on.
