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Finger pointing as MPs criticise value for money at Morrisons

Geoff Russell, CEO of the Skills Funding Agency points to David Way, CEO of the National Apprenticeship Service, at the BIS Select Committee, chaired by Adrian Bailey Members of the Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) Select Committee have criticised the poor value for money offered by retail apprenticeships. MPs questioned David Way, interim chief executive […]

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Sandwich artist questions tabled by MP

Questions have been raised over apprenticeships offered by a fast-food chain. Dudley MP Ian Austin is demanding answers after it emerged that Subway are offering £2.60 per hour for a role as a ‘sandwich artist’ in the Black Country. Mr Austin said the apprenticeship was advertised by Job Centre Plus and an identical job in […]

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Geoff Russell and David Way to give evidence for apprenticeships inquiry

David Way, interim chief executive of the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) and Geoff Russell, chief executive of the Skills Funding Agency (SFA), will give evidence at the next session of an inquiry into apprenticeships. The pair have been called on by as witnesses by the Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) Select Committee for the sixth […]

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MP calls for investigation into Subway apprenticeship

Questions have been raised over apprenticeships offered by a fast-food chain. Dudley MP Ian Austin is demanding answers after it emerged that Subway are offering £2.60 per hour for a role as a ‘sandwich artist’ in the Black Country. Mr Austin said the job was advertised by Job Centre Plus and an identical job in Dudley […]

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Witnesses say look again at employer fees

Martin Doel, Chief Executive of the AoC and Tom Wilson, Director of Unionlearn and TUC giving evidence to the committee Apprenticeship funding rates and employer contributions were two of the biggest issues raised by Martin Doel, chief executive of the Association of Colleges (AoC), at an evidence session held by the Business, Innovation and Skills […]

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Ofsted report highlights profound contradictions

For anyone who wishes to gain insight into profound contradictions underlying current government thinking on the curriculum, I can highly recommend the Ofsted best practice report ‘Apprenticeships for Young People’. This informative report, published earlier this month, is based on the work of 15 providers that are highly successful in delivering apprenticeships to young people. […]

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NAS announces quality safeguard for ATAs

The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) has introduced a formal recognition process for Apprenticeship Training Agencies (ATAs) in order to safeguard the quality of provision delivered under the model. The new approval system, which has been developed in partnership with the Confederation of Apprenticeship Training Agencies (COATA), applies to all ATAs in England and requires that […]

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Holt review finds employers ‘clueless’ on apprenticeships

The businessman behind a review into apprenticeships has spoken of the “cluelessness” surrounding the programme among employers. Jason Holt has been tasked by the government to take charge of an employer-led review into how businesses can be encouraged to hire an apprentice. Mr Holt, chief executive of Holts Group of Companies, was given the role […]

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Survey says employers must pay

Majority of colleges and training providers support minimum fee for apprenticeships A minimum employer fee for apprentices aged 19 or above has been supported by professionals in the further education (FE) sector, according to a new survey. The research, conducted by Lsect, funding consultancy and publisher of FE Week, shows that of those who had […]

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