The Future of Apprenticeships in England: Next Steps from the Richard Review

By: Lindsay Plumpton

Communications Leader

Thursday 14 March 2013

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The Government has published its response to The Richard Review of Apprenticeships, with a consultation that sets out plans for major changes to apprenticeships over the next 3 years.

The changes include putting employers in the driving seat, empowering them to place recognised and meaningful industry standards at the heart of every apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships are set to be targeted to those new to a job or role, involving substantial learning that will provide the building blocks for a career. There will be separate training for existing employees who are fully competent in their job.

Apprenticeships will be heavily focused on outcome and will be targeted at a skilled job. There will be an ‘end point assessment’ for each apprenticeship which is graded and assessed by employers in the sector.

All apprentices will work towards a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths, from August 2014, if they have not already achieved this standard.

Skills Minister Matthew Hancock commented, “We firmly agree with Doug Richard’s assessment of the challenges and opportunities ahead for apprenticeships, and his recommendations to reform the programme in pursuit of rigour and responsiveness.”

The Government consultation will run until May 22 and they are looking for feedback on the proposals. You can respond online, or via [email protected].

What do you think of the Government’s proposals?

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