Apprenticeships

Research into apprenticeship funding for disadvantaged learners

Publisher:

Central Government

Topics:

Apprenticeships

Year of Publication:

2018

Type:

Research

Learning and Work Institute (L&W) has been commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE) to explore the effectiveness of funding to support apprentices with a learning difficulty or disability (LDD) and/or apprentices from a disadvantaged background.

Apprenticeships - Employer toolkit

Publisher:

Policy & research organisations

Topics:

Apprenticeships

Year of Publication:

2018

Type:

Web link

The Learning and Work Institute has published a new apprenticeships website offering guidance to employers

This toolkit is designed for employers that want to develop a more inclusive and accessible apprenticeship offer. It provides practical information, sources of support and inspirational case studies of employers who have benefited from hiring and supporting apprentices from a range of backgrounds.

www.employer-toolkit.org.uk

Apprenticeship Standards and Maynard

Publisher:

Central Government

Topics:

Apprenticeships, Transition

Year of Publication:

2017

Type:

Guidance

The Department for Education has made changes to the regular minimum English and maths requirements needed to complete an apprenticeship for people with a learning difficulty or disability who have, or previously had, an Education, Health and Care plan, a Statement of Special Educational Needs or a Learning Difficulty Assessment. These changes will allow more people to access apprenticeships. A short guidance document explaining the changes is attached.

DfE guidance on study programmes

Publisher:

Central Government

Topics:

Transition, Traineeships, Apprenticeships, Supported Internships

Year of Publication:

2017

The Department for Education has issued revised guidance about study programmes. This guide sets out the government’s policy on 16 to 19 study programmes. It covers academic, technical and vocational study programmes, including traineeships and supported internships.

It applies to all providers of 16 to 19 education in England, including:

schools
further education (FE) colleges
sixth-form colleges
work-based learning providers
training providers

Main points

BASE responds to Improving Lives green paper

14/02/17

BASE has submitted a written response with a number of recommendations to the Improving Lives green paper. Our response was formulated following discussions with members.

The full document runs to 19 pages but we have summarised our main recommendations below:

Inclusive Apprenticeships - an employer toolkit

Publisher:

Other organisations

Topics:

Apprenticeships

Year of Publication:

2014

Type:

Guidance

The National Institute for Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) has launched a new Employer Toolkit, which aims to support employers to develop a more inclusive Apprenticeship offer for disabled people. The Employer Toolkit was developed through consultation with a number of employers - including Barclays Bank, Tottenham Hotspur FC, The National Theatre, Novartis PLC, Leicester City Council and Luton and Dunstable Hospital - who have hired and supported disabled apprentices.

Guide to apprenticeships

Publisher:

Other organisations

Topics:

Apprenticeships

Year of Publication:

2014

Type:

Guidance

Disability Rights UK has published a new guide for disabled people, parents and key advisers about applying for apprenticeships in England. Into Apprenticeships deals with common questions such as how to find an apprenticeship, whether the training will be accessible and what support is available in the workplace. There are several inspiring stories written by disabled apprentices about their own experiences and the challenges they have faced. The guide also contains a useful resources section listing further websites, publications and organisations which can help.

Apprenticeships for Young People

Publisher:

Commissions & Regulatory Organisations

Topics:

Apprenticeships

Year of Publication:

2013

Type:

Best practice

This Ofsted report presents some of the common factors that have led to high performance in the work of 15 providers who are extensively involved in delivering apprenticeships to young people. It explains how the providers have successfully recruited young people as apprentices: introducing them to the world of work; supporting them in developing vocational skills and completing their apprenticeship frameworks; and supporting their progression into employment and further study. A summary is also available on the Ofsted website.

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