A formal review into the levy or not: the apprenticeship system can be improved
It’s been just over two weeks since the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, so now is a good opportunity to reflect on what this means for apprenticeships.…
Richard Review
The Richard Review of Apprenticeships redefines apprenticeships, and looks at how they can meet changing economic needs.
Recommendations include redefining apprenticeships, focusing with greater rigour on the outcome of an apprenticeship, and using recognised industry standards to form the basis of every apprenticeship.
It also recommends ensuring that all apprentices reach a good level in English and maths before they can complete their apprenticeship, creating the right incentives for apprenticeship training through government funding, and encouraging greater diversity and innovation in training.
Why it’s time to reboot apprenticeship policy!
#NationalApprenticeshipWeek – We should celebrate England’s apprentices. But it’s also time to call out policymakers for their many failings since the decade-old Richard Review, argues…
Five Years on: pushing through the Richard Review
When Doug Richard revealed the findings of his review, he said; ‘No matter who I speak to, everyone agrees that apprenticeships are a good thing’.…
Future of apprenticeships in England: Richard Review next steps
The ‘Implementation Plan’ responds to the consultation and sets out policy, process and timescales for reforming apprenticeships in England. Reforms will make sure that apprenticeships…
Doug Richard discusses Apprenticeships
FE News catches up with Doug Richard to discuss qualifications and his Apprenticeship review. He outlines some of his ideas on how to make the…
Government responds to Richard’s review on Apprenticeships
The government today published its long-awaited response to Doug Richard’s review of Apprenticeships. As part of plans that will redefine Apprenticeships, employers will be empowered…
Richard Review recommendations on apprenticeship assessment need careful consideration
I have been waiting with interest for the publication of the Richard Review: an independent review of apprenticeships for the Government, led by Doug Richard.…
The Richard Review of Apprenticeships
Report on an independent review by Doug Richard. Redefines apprenticeships, and looks at how they can meet changing economic needs. Reports the findings from an independent…
Richard Review calls for more employer focused Apprenticeships
Doug Richard’s highly anticipated review of Apprenticeships has outlined the need to make the programme more employer focused to meet the needs of a changing…