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Apprentice minimum wage rate rising by 10 pence an hour

The national minimum wage rate for apprentices will increase from £3.30 to £3.40 from October 1. The announcement was made by Sajid Javid (pictured), Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, in a written statement to parliament this morning, the first day on National Apprenticeship Week 2016. He explained that the Low Pay Commission’s […]

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Sending out the right messages

Ruth Sparkes advises providers on how best to promote their apprenticeships programmes. We have, in our marketing armoury, lots of ammunition when it comes to recruiting potential students and persuading them that getting an apprenticeship is a good idea There are specialist magazines, prospectuses, websites, job-matching services, mobile apps, social media, bumper stickers — not […]

Opinion

Maintaining that cutting edge

Exeter College is rated outstanding by Ofsted which has praised the excellent progress made there by apprentices. So John Laramy, who will start as principal in April and was previously deputy principal in charge of curriculum, quality and standards at the college, reflects here on the secret of success for its apprenticeship programme. Since the […]

Opinion

Apprenticeships must work for young women too

Huge numbers of women are now taking apprenticeships, but Dr Carole Easton explains why YWT thinks they are missing out “at every level” compared to their male counterparts. Much has changed since apprenticeships mainly acted as a route into trades for men, with few opportunities for women. Last year 264,750 women and 235,140 men began […]

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Feature: Special needs support for apprentices

Apprenticeships and students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have traditionally made uncomfortable bedfellows — but improving the situation has been made a key priority for post-16 education and training area reviews. Skill Minister Nick Boles’ updated guidance, released earlier this month, called for “sufficient access to high quality and relevant education and training […]

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Exclusive: Principal’s salary doubles to over £330k

LATEST: Nescot accepts former £360k a year principal was unfairly dismissed An FE principal and chief executive officer (CEO) has been paid a salary of over £330k for 2014/15 — more than doubling her wage for the previous year. Sunaina Mann, principal and CEO of the North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot) Group, received […]

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Apprenticeships: Fundamental to Britain’s Future

Shadow education secretary Lucy Powell explains why apprenticeships are vital for our country. Apprenticeships are fundamental to the future of Britain. The positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and our economy and society cannot be overstated. In my area of Manchester alone, I’ve seen local businesses thrive and grow after deciding to invest in apprenticeships, […]

Opinion

Feature: History of apprenticeships dating back to days of Elizabeth 1st

The Government’s Enterprise Bill — currently making its way through parliament — contains a number of measures designed to set minimum standards for apprenticeships, including legally protecting the term ‘apprenticeship’ and setting public sector targets. However, reporter Jude Burke found that these pale in comparison to the first time government legislated on minimum standards for […]

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Bang the drum for National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week is about banging the drum for apprenticeships. It is about showcasing the excellent work that has been taking place across the country and it is about shouting from the rooftop — an apprenticeship can take you anywhere. Apprenticeships embody one simple idea — opportunity. They are an opportunity for young people to […]

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