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Apprenticeship Reforms

7th April 2016


Our Commitment to Reform

• Boosting our nation’s productivity to maintain and consolidate our economic recovery.

• Raising skill levels through apprenticeships – reaching 3 million starts in 2020.

• That is equivalent to more than one apprentice every minute over the next five years

• Putting employers in the driving seat of creating apprenticeships that fully meet their business needs.

• Making sure that apprenticeships are open to all, with a 20% increase in BAME apprentice starts in 2020.


Simplicity Simplifying

apprenticeship standardsso that they are shorter

and more accessible

Employer driven Employers designing

apprenticeships to make them more responsive to

their needs and the future economy, and controlling

funding

Quality Improving the quality of apprenticeships so that they are viewed

with the same esteem as University

WHY? Rationale for Reforms


All apprenticeships have an end point assessment and include grading

Ensuring that apprentices are signed off as fully competent at the end of their apprenticeship

All apprenticeships must last at least 12 months

Give employers greater control over funding

Employer-led Trailblazers designing apprenticeshipsGiving employers the opportunity to set the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need. Aligned to

professional recognition where appropriate.

Short, concise standards replace long, complex frameworks Providing a clear and attractive ‘shop window’ for parents, apprentices and

businesses

Continuing to drive up the quality of apprenticeships

Enabling employers to be intelligent customers, getting the training they want and driving up

quality

WHAT : Main Elements of Reform


HOW: Delivery so far

• Over 1400 businesses in over 100 sectors involved

• More than 200 standards published so far • More than 80 ‘ready to deliver’ – standard

and assessment plan approved, funding Cap allocated

• Over 160 standards in development• Around 40% of standards so far are for

Higher and Degree apprenticeships


HOW: Delivery so farStandards developed/in development so far

• 400 starts in 2014/15 across nine standards• Increasing number of starts on standards going forward -

700 starts in the first quarter of 2015/16


Approved & funding band

allocated

Costing template

(if needed)

Trailblazer forms & submits expression of interest

Trailblazer writes new standard

Assessment Plan

Approved by Gov’t

Approved by Gov’t

Register of Assessment

Organisations

Online Consultation

Online Consultation

Online Consultation

Delivery

Monthly submission dates and regular publication on direct.gov

HOW: Trailblazers design standards and assessments


WHEN: Transitional arrangements

• We envisage a migration from apprenticeship frameworks to standards over the course of the Parliament, with as much of this to take place by 2017/18 as possible

• Dual running in the interim, with potential switch off of some frameworks/pathways earlier

• Notice was given to withdraw the first seven frameworks in March 16 - these frameworks with be closed to new apprenticeship starts from 1 June 2016.


More Information

• Our main hub page on apprenticeship reforms updated with all of the latest information:https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/apprenticeship-changes

• Published standards and those in development:https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/apprenticeship-standardshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standards-in-development

• Guidance for developers of standards:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/future-of-apprenticeships-in-england-guidance-for-trailblazers

• Easy reference listing of all standards:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standards-list-of-occupations-available

• Online survey for feedback on EOIs, standards and assessments plans:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standards-changes-to-the-process-for-approvals

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/apprenticeship-changes

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/apprenticeship-standards

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standards-in-development

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standards-in-development

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/future-of-apprenticeships-in-england-guidance-for-trailblazers

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/future-of-apprenticeships-in-england-guidance-for-trailblazers

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standards-list-of-occupations-available

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standards-list-of-occupations-available

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standards-changes-to-the-process-for-approvals

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standards-changes-to-the-process-for-approvals


An OverviewRegister of Apprentice Assessment Organisations


Introduction

• The application process for the Register of Apprentice Assessment Organisations launched on 27 March 2015.

• The Register will identify organisations that are suitable to conduct independent end-point assessment against apprenticeship standards and assessment plans developed by Trailblazers

• Organisations can only be selected by employers to undertake end-point assessment if they are on the Register.

• The Register is a trial, to support delivery of new end-point assessments and help employers select who should deliver their end-point assessment.


How the register will assist employers

• An apprentice cannot complete and achieve an apprenticeship without passing the end-point assessment.

• Employers will use the Register to select an organisation to undertake end-point assessment for them. The lead training provider will then contract with the end-point assessment organisation, on behalf of the employer.

• End-point assessment organisations will need to internally quality assure their processes and systems, including evidencing of independence of assessment, and adhere to external quality assurance arrangements

• We have produced a guide for employers so that the purpose of the Register is clear.

• Employers will determine which organisation they will select and the process for selection.


Publication and help and support

• Register is published on the Skills Funding Agency website at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-apprentice-assessment-organisation

• We update it when new organisations are approved. • We will publish each organisation’s name, contact details and other summary

information taken from an application. We may share an entire application with an employer, at the employer’s request.

• We may remove an organisation from the published Register if we have evidence that the organisation no longer meets the requirements of the Register.

• We have a message function within the Register of Apprentice Assessment Organisations section of the Bravo Solution portal for questions. The application portal can be accessed here - https://skillsfundingagency.bravosolution.co.uk/

• A dedicated email address for the Register is also available at [email protected]

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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-apprentice-assessment-organisation

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/register-of-apprentice-assessment-organisation

https://skillsfundingagency.bravosolution.co.uk/

mailto:[email protected]


Food safety L2

Multiple choice/short answer exam

Gateway to end point

H&S food supply L2

Knife skills L2

English/maths L1

Log book

Butchery practical assessment

Vocational competence discussion using log book

Excellence

Pass

Fail

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standard-butchery

Butcher Level 2 End-point Assessment





Induction

Portfolio – real work activity collated towards the end of the apprenticeship

Gateway to end point

Develops S,K,Bs - BAU

Quals – not mandatory

Regular Performance monitoring -

Professional Discussion

Distinction

Pass

Fail

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standard-financial-services-customer-adviser

English/Maths L1

Financial Services Customer Adviser L2 - End-point Assessment





Institute for Apprenticeships

• The Institute for Apprenticeships will be an independent employer-led body that will regulate the quality of apprenticeships. It will be set up by April 2017 (shadow form from 2016).

• An independent Chair will lead a small Board of employers, business leaders and their representatives. The Institute will approve apprenticeship standards.

• Our reforms and the introduction of the levy will lead to anincreased demand from employers. This provides new opportunities for agile providers.

• Outline role:• Approve/reject EOIs, standards and assessment plans• Provide advice and guidance during their development• Determine policy on when standards need to be refreshed or closed• Advise on funding for each standard• Overview quality of standards/assessments


Apprenticeship standards and reforms

Implementation


Implementation

• The apprenticeship reforms are significant, changing the relationship between employers and those delivering training

• Training organisations will need to adapt to deliver the new apprenticeship standards


What will Providers need to do

• Curriculum development to deliver training to enable apprentices to meet the new standard – not all qualification driven

• Understand the requirements for the independent, synoptic end point assessment and grading

• Devise marketing strategies and materials• Watch out for communications on the new Find a Provider service as

part of DAS – you will need to update a profile to show what standards you can deliver

• Understand the funding model, training organisations’ responsibilities and funding rules

• Develop business models to respond to employers needs – funding in the hands of employers

• Providers talking about Standards to current/potential employers and start delivering them


Support for Providers

• Education and Training Foundation’s (ETF) Future Apprenticeships Programme, see website for guides and podcasts and book onto workshops:http://www.apprenticeship-staff-support.co.uk/resourceshttp://www.et-foundation.co.uk/supporting/support-practitioners/future-apprenticeships/

• FE Connect http://feconnect.sfa.bis.gov.uk/ • Agency workshops/webinars• Provider networks – local provider networks can initiate their

own information and planning events• Trailblazer events and product launches

http://www.apprenticeship-staff-support.co.uk/resources

http://www.et-foundation.co.uk/supporting/support-practitioners/future-apprenticeships/

http://www.et-foundation.co.uk/supporting/support-practitioners/future-apprenticeships/

http://feconnect.sfa.bis.gov.uk/


Apprenticeship Reform

Apprenticeship Standards Funding Model


• Employers will be able to choose where to direct the funds in their digital account. Where employers choose not to, we will make these available more widely.

• Guidance on funding for frameworks and standards in 2016/17 was published in January.

Funding Apprenticeships – The Levy

• We have already increased the minimum wage for apprentices by over 20% to £3.30 in October 2015.

• The Government is introducing a levy on employers to fund apprenticeships. This will be collected through PAYE. Guidance will be provided in Spring 2016.

• Employers who pay the levy and are committed to apprenticeship training will receive a 10% monthly top-up to their levy contributions

The Levy will be set at 0.5% of an employers pay bill. It will only be paid on any pay bill over that.

£3mEmployers with have an allowance of £15,000 to offset against their Levy payment


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Receive training for apprentice

Redeem “vouchers”

Our objectives: Employer control and simplicity

Our objectives: Get the machinery right to provide a quality service while protecting public purse

HMRC collect levy (PAYE)

Employ Apprentice

Offer apprenticeship

training

Receive vouchers (Digital

Service)

Timely data on training

Pay for training with “vouchers”

Employer has online

account

Provide training to apprentice

Check training is complete

If funding unlocked: Pay

provider

Register with SFA(Ofsted)

Employer and Provider Identity Assurance

Pass data on levy payments from HMRC to BIS

Unused vouchers expire

Funding is put into the hands of employers alongside the design of standards


Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS)


What is the Digital Apprenticeship Service?

An online service for employers of all sizes• Simplified solution:• Enabling employers to make decisions about taking on apprentices

(for all apprenticeships and all employers including the smallest)• Giving employers greater purchasing power and oversight of

providers available• Giving transparency on apprenticeship standards and their costs

Managing levy and funding

Information

Finding a standard, framework and training provider

Recruiting apprentices


The Digital Apprenticeship Service is made up of several projects:

The Digital Apprenticeship Service programme

Find an apprenticeship

Search for a standard and

provider

Recruit an apprentice Register

Manage funding and

levy

Provider readiness

Employer readinessThe user journey

Information and inspiration Register

Find a Provider and an

Apprenticeship

Manage my Funding

Recruit an Apprentice

Commit to an Apprenticeship

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