The introduction of End-Point Assessments (EPA), the ‘exam’ taken by apprentices at the end of their training, is arguably the single most important change to apprenticeships since the Richard Review. It is therefore important to ensure that the EPA …
Today the Institute for Apprenticeships officially became the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (the Institute). From today the Institute is responsible for Technical Qualifications, which is the main, classroom-based element of the T Level. It’s an exciting day for …
Recently, I’ve been struck by the need to ensure there is clarity on end point assessment and external quality assurance (EQA). This is the process of monitoring end-point assessment in practice to ensure that different end point assessment organisations (EPAOs) …
We know that many parents and teachers have long been in favour of quality apprenticeships – but just not for their own children. We know that under the previous apprenticeship programme, not all apprenticeships delivered the levels of skills …
In November the Government published its Industrial Strategy white paper setting out an ambitious plan for jobs and industry. At its heart lies the need for better routes into work and training, boosting the economy with British skills fit for …
In September, the Institute launched a consultation to gain a broader understanding of what represents a quality apprenticeship. We asked employers, training providers, assessors and the public to help us define what an apprenticeship is, what a high quality apprenticeship …
Trailblazer groups of employers have been paving the way towards providing new routes to training through employment for over two years. During this time, they have watched the landscape change before them. Now a new landscape has arrived. Old frameworks …
Apprenticeships offer great opportunities: for people of all ages to get the skills they need to progress; increase the productivity of this country; and act as a powerful driver for economic growth and social mobility. The government's ambitious agenda of …
Through apprenticeships employers can upskill their workforce, learners can unlock a new career, and our country benefits from a fantastic lever for social mobility. However in order for apprenticeships to be effective they must be high quality. But …
We want to raise the quality of apprenticeships to the highest possible standard. Apprenticeships should be respected and placed just as highly as other education options such as university degrees.
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