This past year has been incredibly challenging for all of us. As we emerge from our third lockdown and reflect on how life has changed, I am so proud of all that has been achieved across the agriculture, environmental and …
The launch of the first six apprenticeships arising from the work on the digital route review has been eagerly awaited and I am happy to say we can now publish details. The apprenticeships in question and arrangements are as follow …
By now, you may have heard about the Institute’s new green apprenticeships advisory panel (GAAP). This panel will play a crucial role in advising on how existing apprenticeships could be made greener and highlight any gaps that could be filled …
We’ve been helped by a huge number of people and organisations to refine our proposed new model for making funding band recommendations for apprenticeships to the department, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone involved. The Institute launched this project in …
For National Careers Week, we spoke to James Ennis, who is a member of the Institute’s construction route panel. Our route panels consist of employers who are experts in their industry. Their role is to review apprenticeship standards and technical …
Earlier this month, we published our first revisions status report. This report details the apprenticeships that are currently being revised, why they are being revised and what stage they are at. Where available, it includes links to agreed revised versions …
The hair and beauty route review has provided an opportunity to reflect on the route and the technical education programmes within it, both in terms of what employers requires now and in the future. Hair and beauty businesses continue to evolve, …
With the launch of the creative and design route review, Bauer Academy’s Director of People, Sarah Barnes shares a blog post on Bauer’s approach to learning, reflecting on the importance of technical education and the impact that high-quality apprenticeships have …
Summary of the review At the Institute, we are reviewing our degree apprenticeships policy. The purpose of the review is to: recognise and respond to labour-market demand by increasing the number and range of occupations that can be supported by …
I am delighted to report that the revision of the apprenticeship standard is now complete. The Secretary of State for Education requested the review back in February 2020 and we have been updating on developments through a series of blogs. …