Apprenticeships

Lifetime Training’s losses more than double to £21m

Poor financial position in latest accounts partly caused by £5m ESFA clawback

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

ESFA changes give us the keys to an inclusive future for apprenticeships

New rules come into force in August that could unlock transformative support for learners – but only if we...

JL Dutaut
James Earl
Apprenticeships

Driving employer engagement is key to apprenticeships success. Here’s how

Levy reform offers an opportunity to rethink how we bring more employers on board with apprenticeships. Here’s how we’ve...

JL Dutaut
Katherine McKenna
Apprenticeships

Jacqui Smith should use her bully pulpit to challenge employers

The new minister for skills should use her new position to immediately task employers to recruit more apprentices

JL Dutaut
Iain Mackinnon
Apprenticeships

UCAS scoring plan for apprenticeships draws criticism

Two university groups have criticised the admissions body's proposals to award points based on the length of the apprenticeship

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Apprenticeships

Pay protected for NHS staff starting apprenticeships

Health workers were previously put off the programme because some employers expected them to take a wage cut

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Apprenticeships, Skills reform

HTQs should be at front of Labour’s growth levy queue, say researchers

Public First models economic returns if level 4 and 5 technical quals are funded through a reformed apprenticeship levy

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships, Politics, Skills reform

IfATE loses 30 staff in DfE cash cuts

Second-in-command Rob Nitsch is among the departures

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

Lifetime Training revives with Ofsted grade 2

England's largest apprenticeship provider lauded for 'substantial' quality improvements as achievement rates rise

Billy Camden
Billy Camden