olly newton head of apprenticeship policy and strategy team, bis
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Olly Newton
Head of Apprenticeship
Policy and Strategy Team, BIS
Apprenticeships
Olly Newton, Head of Apprenticeship Policy
UKSPA Conference - 03 February 2015
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Over
1000
Employers
already involved
in redesigning
Apprenticeships
Over
2m
Apprenticeship
starts this
Parliament. 96% Employers who
take on an
apprentice say
their business
benefited.
£117kExtra income
earned by
someone who
completes a
Level 3
Apprenticeship
Amount we
invested in
Apprenticeships
last year
Return for every
pound that
Government
invests in
Apprenticeships
£1 £28
Number of ‘full
Apprenticeships’
has trebled since
2009/10
£1.5 bn
Over
240,000
Workplaces
already offering
Apprenticeships
At least 12
monthsDuration for
Apprenticeships
11 out of 11
Industrial Strategy
sectors covered
by our
Trailblazers
New
Higher
Apprenticeships
In occupations like
space engineer and
pilot
96,000Apprenticeships
in smaller
businesses
supported by our
Grant for
Employers
Over
20,000Apprenticeships
pledged during
National
Apprenticeships
Week 2014
Over
75 sectors involved in
developing new
Apprenticeships
Organisations
representing half
a million
businesses
support our
reforms
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Business benefits - Over 95% of employers report
business benefits, including 70% increased productivity
and improved retention.
Motivated apprentices – Almost 90% satisfaction rate
amongst apprentices.
Range – Over 1,500 job roles, extending right up to
degree level.
Good company – Over 240,000 workplaces in England,
the majority in small businesses.
Apprenticeships – Key Benefits
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Training – Government fully funds training for 16-18 year
olds and contributes to training for older apprentices.
Apprenticeship Grant for Employers - £1,500 for up to
the first five apprentices in small businesses.
Advice and support – 0800 015 0400 /
Training Providers and Apprenticeship Training
Agencies
Apprenticeships – Our Support
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Meet the Apprentices
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMl0y2
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• Standards designed by employers will replace existing Frameworks.
• New standards will be clear and concise, written by employers and no more than a few pages long.
• All Apprenticeships will last a minimum of 12 months.
• All Apprenticeships will have an end-point assessment.
• Apprenticeships will be graded for the first time.
What changes are we making to Apprenticeships?
• Employer-led Trailblazers are leading the way in implementing the new apprenticeships.
• They are working together to design apprenticeship standards and assessment approaches for key occupations in their sectors. More than 1000 employers in over 70 sectors are currently involved.
• More than 50 standards have been approved and published: www.apprenticeships.org.uk/standards
• More than 75 new standards are in development:
• www.apprenticeships.org.uk/standardsindevelopment
How are we delivering these reforms?
• There is more information available about the changes at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/apprenticeship-changes
• Employers who want to get involved in an existing Trailblazer or express an interest in starting a new Trailblazer should contact: [email protected]
• Updated guidance on what is involved is available at:
• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/future-of-apprenticeships-in-england-guidance-for-trailblazers
Where can I find out more?
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Training – Government fully funds training for 16-18 year
olds and contributes to training for older apprentices.
Apprenticeship Grant for Employers - £1,500 for up to
the first five apprentices in small businesses.
Advice and support – 0800 015 0400 /
Training Providers and Apprenticeship Training
Agencies
Apprenticeships – Our Support
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Meet the Apprentices
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMl0y2
eDv84