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What is the Apprenticeship levy?

By Michael Lemin, Policy and Research Manager, Thursday 12 November 2015

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The Apprenticeship levy was announced in Chancellor George Osborne’s summer budget, and was very much seen as a surprise announcement. It will be a hypothecated fund, which means that funds raised by the levy can only be spent on Apprenticeships – this is rare as governments usually like to be able to move money around between budgets. The levy is due to start in 2017. This is a very ambitious timeframe for implementation, and it remains to be seen whether the government will be able to set up a system for collecting and allocating the funds by then.

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Learners who take Higher Apprenticeships earn more than university graduates

By David Grailey, Chief Executive, Thursday 22 October 2015

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A recent study has shown that learners who have taken Higher Apprenticeships earn more than university graduates. The research published by The Sutton Trust shows that the lifetime earnings of those who had undertaken a Higher Apprenticeship outstrips the money earned by university graduates. Former apprentices can earn around £100,000 more than their university counterparts over a lifetime by taking an Apprenticeship at level 5.

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Parents want vocational and academic subjects

By David Grailey, Chief Executive, Thursday 22 October 2015

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Three quarters of parents want to see their children given the option of both vocational and academic study from age 14 onwards, a new study has shown. Research from Baker Dearing Educational Trust has revealed that the majority of parents are recognising the value of vocational qualifications, and believe their children shouldn’t be pushed into studying only academic qualifications.

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Should PSHE and SRE be compulsory?

By , Thursday 22 October 2015

The government’s lack of support on statutory PSHE and SRE in schools, particularly in relation to sex education, has been labelled “feeble”. Chair of the House of Commons Education Committee, Neil Carmichael, said: “The response made by the government is…disappointing.

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The value of work experience

By , Thursday 22 October 2015

Schools and businesses want to see the return of compulsory work experience for pupils, a new poll has shown. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) polled over 3000 business owners, with 82% agreeing that it should be mandatory for all pupils under 16 to be offered work experience placements. 79% of those surveyed said work experience was necessary in order to equip young people with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace. Similarly, 73% of schools, colleges and universities supported the calls to make work experience compulsory in schools again.

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