The New Apprenticeship Funding Rules: Next Steps for EpAOs
3 months on from the monumental policy announcements around apprenticeship end-point assessment and following today’s launch of the new apprenticeship funding rules I thought I…
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
Urgent Action Needed to Secure Skilled Electrical Workforce for Future Growth
New JTL Report & First-of-its-Kind Projection Model Warn of Declining Workforce, Threatening Government’s Infrastructure and Clean Energy Goals A new report from JTL, Powering the…
The Growth and Skills Levy: Is It Still the Government’s Most Underrated Investment?
It’s rare to find a government initiative that delivers clear value to businesses and individuals, boosts productivity and tackles inequality, all without financial risk to…
adi Group wins Twice At Engineering Matters Awards
Multidisciplinary engineering firm adi Group’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and the community has seen it win two awards at the 2025 Engineering Matters Awards. The Birmingham-based business’…
Redefining Engineering for the AI Era
The UK’s engineering sector is at a crossroads—facing a critical skills shortage, rapid technological advancements, and an aging workforce. In this Future Skills mini-series, we…
In conversation with…Andrew Pakes MP
This is the time for apprenticeships to fly.” Andrew Pakes MP shares his vision for rebuilding Britain’s skills system. In this conversation, Andrew Pakes, MP for Peterborough…
World Teachers Day: Apprentice turned teacher encourages others to consider a career in the classroom
An award-winning apprentice who has turned his knowledge into a career in teaching is encouraging others to consider working in the classroom to mark World…
Progression pathways for young people need an aspirational destination, and that includes at level 7
Keir Starmer addressed the Labour Party Conference last Tuesday. Since coming to power there has been a clear focus by the new government on economic…
Transforming Healthcare Training with Digital OSCEs
The healthcare sector is facing an unprecedented crisis. According to the World Health Organization, there will be a worldwide deficit of nearly 18 million healthcare…
Evolving Apprenticeship Standards: The critical role of workforce and employer needs
As we await more details on the government’s plans for the implementation of Skills England and what the scope of the skills and growth levy…
