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There are now 11 applicants for every degree apprenticeship place in England, up from 3 just three years ago, according to government data. That competition...
Every year, apprenticeship providers brace themselves for a new set of funding rules. The annual ritual is familiar: download the document, highlight the changes, update...
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Long-time observers of the UK skills system are prone to wearily observing that it is fragmented, complex and a victim of policy inconsistency over time....
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With a long history of apprenticeships, spanning over half a century, AWE has witnessed the many individual and organisational advantages that apprenticeships can bring. With…
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Like me you probably understand that recruitment is a complex issue. You need the right courses, market them effectively and undertake extensive interview and induction…
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So, Learndirect have failed in their attempt to avoid ‘justice’, and now what many of us have known for some time is out in the…
As chief executive of ALT one of the questions I think about most is how we work in learning, teaching and assessment, what skills we…
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Over the next few weeks, thousands of young people will be considering their next steps as they prepare to receive their exam results. The 17th and 24th August will…
For centuries traditional apprenticeship models have existed to hand down skills and experience to the next generation. The master worked closely with the apprentice coaching,…
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