Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship reforms mirror Scotland – and that’s good

England’s scrapping of mandatory functional skills for adults and a reduction in apprenticeship length where necessary shows a pragmatism...

Jessica Hill
Stuart McKenna
Apprenticeships

Entrepreneur chased for millions after apprenticeship collapse

ESFA uncovers 'fake' taxi apprentices as liquidator reveals intercompany payments days after firm decided to shut

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

No more shocks please DfE over apprenticeship achievement rates

A shock demand from the ESFA meant some providers had to close programmes last year – the FIN wants...

Jessica Hill
Kerry Boffey
Apprenticeships

New apprenticeships will boost flow of plumbers

We’ve consulted with industry to develop apprenticeships that will help solve plumbing skills crisis

Jessica Hill
Kevin Wellman
Apprenticeships

Let’s shift perceptions on built environment apprenticeships

Our apprenticeships are bridging skills gaps in construction, but we need stronger industry collaboration and better mentorship in our...

Jessica Hill
Lorraine Fursland
Apprenticeships

Hairdressing apprenticeships face extinction under Labour tax rises, says report

Hairdressing salons are increasingly moving to self-employed worker business models to counter high tax costs

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Apprenticeships

English and maths apprenticeship reforms: 24-25 rules updated

Exit requirement ditched for apprentices aged 19+ on the day of their start

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships behind bars follows open jail failure

Scheme expanded inside prison walls despite just 10 prisoners undertaking apprenticeships since 2022

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Apprenticeships

Short isn’t sweet for apprenticeship standards warning

Government plans to move from a 12 to 8 month minimum duration by August

Billy Camden
Billy Camden