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AELP members respond to Richard Review with ‘anger’

The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) today responded to the Richard Review of Apprenticeships. See their response in full below: The Richard review of apprenticeships has now hit the streets and unlike most reviews asserts that it has to be accepted on an all or nothing basis.  That condition alone makes it impossible […]

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VAT plans will dent adult apprenticeships

Training experts say adults will be put off apprenticeships after the government announcement that training providers must charge VAT on new FE loans. Chief executive of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP), Graham Hoyle, pictured right, said the charges would have a “serious impact” on higher apprenticeships. The charge, which Mr Hoyle expects […]

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What should FE expect in the coming years?

With the budget announcements tomorrow coinciding with the half way point for this Government, Steve Besley, Head of Policy at Pearson, looks at what might lie ahead for the world of FE  The end of the year is always a busy time for the FE sector but this year it brings the added twist of marking the […]

Opinion

Doug Richard, author, Richard Review of Apprenticeships

From humble beginnings a dragon was born. The entrepreneurial nous of Dragons’ Den investor and government review author Doug Richard wasn’t always present. Today, aged 54, he runs the School for Startups social enterprise and keeps an eye on new business opportunities with the Cambridge Angels investment group, but the picture of a young Richard, […]

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A period of reflection is now needed

Apprenticeships, apprenticeships, apprenticeships — after three inquiries, incorporating a host of government recommendations, it’s time to take a breather, says David Way Doug Richard’s report has been eagerly anticipated not least because its advice on the future of apprenticeships comes from the perspective of a businessman without the detailed knowledge or ‘baggage’ of an insider […]

Opinion

No new money for funding rate rise

The Skills Funding Agency (SFA) has told FE Week that despite more than doubling the funding rates for functional skills qualifications in English and maths when delivered in the workplace, they will not automatically increase provider allocations. This comes after FE Minister Matthew Hancock announced the increase at AoC’s annual conference, branding it a “scandal” […]

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Independent assessment is key

Ann Watson on why EAL backs the Richard Review’s proposal to use tax breaks to encourage employers to take on apprentices  Certain issues surrounding apprenticeships are brought up time and again by government, employers, training providers, awarding organisations and apprentices themselves. The Richard Review is the latest to highlight the benefits of the vocational pathway […]

Opinion

Ofsted’s clear message for FE

Strong leadership at every level is critical if England wants to have a world-class education and skills system, says Matthew Coffey, national director of learning and skills at Ofsted. There is no doubt there is a great deal of good and outstanding provision in the learning and skills sector, but much work and improvement are still […]

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Apprenticeship tax breaks welcomed

Business leaders and union bosses have united behind an “all-or-nothing” review of apprenticeships that has called for workplace tax breaks. Doug Richard’s review of apprenticeships was published on November 27 with proposals for a revamp of the way courses were paid for at its “heart”. The former Dragons’ Den investor said he wanted a closer […]

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