Can They Actually do the Job? Why Knowledge was Only Ever Part of the Story
While the headlines this year have gone to pathways and funding, the deepest apprenticeship reform is happening in a corner of the system most commentary…
Apprenticeship Reforms
Becoming a Centre for Apprenticeship Assessment Delivery: Guidance for Training Providers
One of the most significant decisions providers face following the Apprenticeship Assessment Reforms is whether to apply for approval as a Centre, taking on responsibility…
Tackling The Confusion Of The Apprenticeship Assessment Reforms
In February 2025, the government announced large scale and wide reaching reforms to apprenticeship assessment, yet, in the months that have followed, detailed information has…
Foundation Apprenticeships – A Flexibility Too Far?
Apprenticeships need to be more flexible, but not at the expense of quality. This was the clear message from our members when I joined the…
2025 Reform: 10,000 More Apprenticeship Places as English and Maths Rules Change
Up to 10,000 more apprentices will be able to qualify per year as the government cuts red tape to boost economic growth by giving employers…
Prime Minister to announce Apprenticeship Levy Reforms with £60M investment for young people and SME’s
Major package of reforms to support small businesses in PM’s first economic speech since the Spring Budget. Under the new plans, large employers who pay…
Five takeaways from AELP National Conference 2023
Following another AELP National Conference, AELP’s Director of Policy, Simon Ashworth, takes us through his five takeaways from the event – including thoughts around apprenticeship…
Why the CIPD has got it Wrong on the Apprenticeship Levy, Apprenticeship Reforms and Management Apprenticeships
On 31 January 2023 the CIPD published a blog considering ‘the pros and cons’ of management apprenticeships and their effectiveness “in addressing England’s skills and…