Apprenticeships, Long read

Why learning from neighbours could guide our apprenticeship reforms

Reforms are coming to the apprenticeship system in England and the Labour government has been showered with suggestions about...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Apprenticeships

Labour’s many missions hinge on youth opportunity

Apprenticeship levy reform must secure more opportunities for young people to deliver promises on growth, health, the environment and...

JL Dutaut
Alice Gardner
Apprenticeships, Skills reform

Tight controls on new levy to avoid ‘complete racket’ – report

Many fear that without more funding, levy flexibilities will mean fewer apprenticeships

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Apprenticeships, skills

Apprenticeship and Training Awards 2025 officially launched

The renamed awards will include a fresh set of categories showcasing sustainability, diversity and innovation

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Apprenticeships

How PARS is putting apprenticeships on course for genuine recognition

Professional recognition for all apprentices represents a huge opportunity for skills

JL Dutaut
Sarah Drew and Emily Rock
Apprenticeships

Building consensus will be crucial to the growth and skills levy’s success

Creating a clear sense of purpose will be an important first step in ensuring the reformed levy delivers the...

JL Dutaut
Tim Smith
Apprenticeships

Why we must (and how we can) protect apprenticeships

New St Martin’s Group research shows a widening gap between apprenticeship interest and starts. Here’s how to boost supply...

JL Dutaut
Emily Rock
Apprenticeships, Ofsted

NHS to abandon ‘outstanding’ apprenticeship scheme in North East and Yorkshire

Regional office to ditch successful direct delivery in favour of alternative providers

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Apprenticeships, Ofsted

Early years provider buzzing after ‘outstanding’ first inspection

Inspectors praised ‘highly motivated’ apprentices at Leicester’s Bright Bees Nursery

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor