In May, we held three webinars for trailblazers to explain the new funding process. Since we introduced the funding process in February 2018, there have been a lot of questions about funding bands. We therefore wanted to give trailblazers a …
Involved in the theatrical arts and thinking about taking on an apprentice? Get the lowdown from two people who are working as apprentices at London’s Royal Opera House. Here, Alexander Dillon-Mcqueen, a technical theatre apprentice and Mel Wells, a lighting …
As you know, here at the Institute we're eggstraordinarily busy developing a range of exciting new apprenticeships.... Do our Easter Quiz to find about a some that are currently in development that you might not know about! Which forthcoming apprenticeship standard could enable a new generation of apprentices to.... a) …
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 …
Here, trailblazer, Chris Dilworth from HEINEKEN tells us why he felt it was important to start engaging with schools, and describes the unique methods he uses. What first made you decide to engage with schools? I felt that engineering apprenticeships weren’t getting the attention …
Amy Crooks, our trailblazer from the National Skills Academy of Food & Drink explains how she is helping employers in her industry to engage with school children. She also give tips to other employers who wish to do the same. Why do you think it’s important for the …
Here, one of our Trailblazers, Mark Donnelly, from BAE Systems, talks about the innovative strategies he uses involve school pupils. He also discusses why other employers should follow suit. Firstly, can you give us a brief idea about what apprentices at …
We want to work with you using a combination of face- to-face contact and digital engagement, to meet the needs of both large and small employers. So, we’re planning a number of trailblazer events throughout 2018 – webinars, an annual …
A core, statutory responsibility of the Institute is to regularly review the 15 occupational routes and the individual standards within them, to ensure apprenticeship and technical education provision is high-quality, and that employer demand is being met. The Institute will …
Last April the Institute took responsibility for advising government on the funding band for each apprenticeship standard. Our existing process provides an ‘indicative’ funding band following approval of the apprenticeship standard, and a final funding band recommendation following approval of …
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