Budget 2026 will require apprentices to make up at least 3% of the workforce on all large government construction and infrastructure projects, adding a new employment condition to the delivery of major public work. The requirement sits alongside wider procurement changes announced in the Budget published by HM Treasury . A new National Procurement Policy Statement is due in March 2027, while …
LCM Guide · Site Access & Competence Choosing a CSCS card is not simply a matter of picking a colour. CSCS currently issues 13 different cards, covering labourers, apprentices, trainees, skilled workers, supervisors, managers and academically or professionally qualified people. The correct card depends on your actual occupation, qualification or training route and level of responsi…
The London School of Science and Technology is offering experienced construction tradespeople £275 to spend four hours sharing current industry knowledge with learners at its London training provision. The initiative is aimed initially at practising painters, decorators and site forepersons, giving working tradespeople, supervisors and business owners an opportunity to contribute directly to …
Ofsted has rated adult learning provision at the London School of Science and Technology (LSST) at the Expected standard, with its latest inspection report citing practical construction training at Wembley, CSCS card attainment and links with employers. The Ofsted report , published on 16 October 2026, records the Expected standard for inclusion, leadership and governance, and adult learning p…
