1. aelp.org.uk @AELPUK AELP Apprenticeships and Study Programmes Mike Cox - AELP Operations Director mcox@aelp.org.uk @mikecoxone

2. One providers view Keep informed Understand intentions Know your specialism Route to market Employer contributions Pilot new standards Capability of delivery & engagement teams Internal Review Get Practising Employer Comms Market Position

3. From a college’s perspective Employer communication Skills mapping of staff CPD Assessor role Estates and capacity based on delivery models Use of technology World of school/college to world of work Entry points Employability/pathway to Apprenticeship HE Opportunities Large employer /SME relationship strategy Sales strategy aligned to incentives CRM Stakeholder engagement (LEP) Market need assessment Centralised v distributed in curriculum schools Clear costing model to support financial planning and cash flow Mapping current provision to new standards End point assessment Quality monitoring Delivery model Employer Engagement Staff & Resources Learner Progression

4. PRODUCT PRICE CAPABILITY Strictly Apprenticeships VIABILITY CAPACITY CASH FLOW Positioning Value Add / USP Infrastructure 1 / 3 / 5 Year Horizon

5. Strategic planning Finance Risks and opportunities for your organisation Employer funding – Levy, SMEs Removal of subcontracting as a revenue steam Competitive marketplace Operations New standards Delivery methods including delivery by specialist providers End-point assessment Ofsted and Quality assurance People Workforce implications/issues Staff skills and competencies required – new roles or working practices needed Employee engagement Customers Employers Learners Responding to local area needs - skills required Communication and branding

6. Issues highlighted Still lots of unknowns Partnership and collaboration is vital Need for capacity building and workforce remodelling and skill building When to begin? Pilot or go for it? Commercial aspects – getting the pricing right Cash flow especially for SMEs and small providers Opportunity to build your business

7. Future Apprenticeships Wide range of support: http://www.aelp.org.uk/topics/details/ apprenticeship-support-programme/ http://www.et- foundation.co.uk/supporting/support- practitioners/future-apprenticeships/

8. aelp.org.uk @AELPUK AELP Study Programmes: Modelling & Operation Project

9. aelp.org.uk @AELPUK AELP Aim  To support strategic leaders and those involved in governance in developing good quality personalised study programmes that offer all learners the opportunity to successfully progress to;  skilled employment  apprenticeships  higher level study Resources are available on the AELP website: http://www.aelp.org.uk/topics/details/study-programmes- and-traineeships/ Study Programme Modelling and Operation Self- Assessment Tool http://www.aelp.org.uk/file/?id=2637&type=item http://www.aelp.org.uk/file/?id=2637&type=item Study Programme Guide http://www.aelp.org.uk/file/?id=2640&type=item http://www.aelp.org.uk/file/?id=2640&type=item

10. aelp.org.uk @AELPUK AELP E-Guide  Designed to provide clear, up-to-date guidance to leaders and those responsible for governance  Set appropriate vision and strategic direction

11. aelp.org.uk @AELPUK AELP Self-Assessment Tool  Most effective if completed as a team activity at 2 levels 1.Operational & curriculum management teams 2.Those responsible for governance & leadership