Is end-point assessment a barrier to apprenticeship completions?
With providers under the spotlight on achievement rates, a new report explores the part played by EPA in low achievement rates and the role for employers,…
Apprenticeship Standards
Here are the latest news and thought leadership articles on Apprenticeship Standards. Apprenticeship standards were first developer in 2013 as a part of the Richard’s Review of Apprenticeships. Apprenticeship Standards are employer led and now replace the previous Apprenticeship ‘Frameworks’.
Apprenticeship standards were first introduced in 2017.From 2020, all apprenticeship starts are standards.
Apprenticeship standards show what an apprentice will be doing and the skills required of them, by job role. Standards are developed by employer groups known as ‘trailblazers’.
You can use the apprenticeship standard finder on the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education website
At last…useful English/maths flex for apprentices with learning difficulties!
“There is a big debate to be had about whether we are actually teaching and training the right things” I am absolutely delighted to see…
New EPAO recognised by Ofqual!
A new end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) has been recognised by Ofqual to assess apprenticeships in the public, health, and care sectors. Advance EPA was founded…
How can Providers and Employers bridge the Digital Skills Gap?
With the new government recently announcing the launch of Skills England, a body tasked with transforming opportunities and driving growth, what does this mean for…
NOCN Group launches suite of skills solutions for engineering sector’s Machining Technician profession
International education charity NOCN Group has added a Level 3 Diploma, Apprenticeship End Point Assessment, and an Assured Short Course for the Machining Technician profession…
Is it time for a maths GCSE designed for adults?
Most students who resit GCSE maths don’t gain a grade 4 or better by age 19. Stella Dudzic argues for a new type of qualification…
Skills factory unveils new Industry 4.0 tech to train future generations of manufacturers
A SKILLS factory unveiled groundbreaking new technology that will deliver cutting-edge Industry 4.0 training to students and manufacturing workers in North Wales. Coleg Cambria has…
Research project launched to improve early years apprentice success rates with “real-world” functional skills
@ncfe: A leading End-point assessment organisation has embarked on a groundbreaking research initiative to support early years apprentices in achieving their maths Functional Skills qualification…
Gill Mason on Empowering the Future and Ensuring Quality Childcare for All Through Apprenticeships
Across April, VTCT is exploring the challenges facing the Early Years sector and how we can collaborate to find solutions to revitalise it. In the…
Trailblazer insights into the revised Level 3 Early Years Educator
In the latest of our series, Trailblazer Lead Sandy Silvester shares her insider perspective on the revised Early Years Educator standard. As Early Years Education…