Wellcome Collection, 4 November 2015 Trailblazer Apprenticeships, Future Funding of Apprenticeships and the Apprenticeship Levy Wellcome Collection, 4 November 2015 Keith Marshall

Richard Review (2012) Apprenticeships to be based on employer defined, industry recognised, government approved standards Standards short and easy to understand One occupation – one standard Minimum 12 months duration, include “off the job training” plus English & Maths to Level 2 Assessment to focus on competence end testing, with introduction of grading. Encourage Engineering Council registration at EngTech level (Introduction of behaviour assessment to achieve EngTech competence).

Progress March 2013 – Response to Richard October 2013 – Phase 1 Trailblazers – 8 projects 189 standards published so far 54 are ready to deliver: standard, assessment plan and funding CAP are all approved Over 150 standards in development Over 1,200 businesses in over 100 sectors involved in Trailblazers Further standards and assessment plans published as they are approved

B&ES Trailblazer - Strategy Map out apprenticeship standard requirements (Initially 5) Prioritise Governance Structure Employer Development Group (EDG) Specialist Working Groups (SWG) ‘Unsupported’ Build on content of existing frameworks – update, improve

Funding model for trailblazers Maximum Core Government contribution (£2 for every £1 from employer) Cap 1 Cap 2 Cap 3 Cap 4 Cap 5 £2,000 £3,000 £6,000 £8,000 £18,000 Employer contribution if the maximum cap is claimed £1000 £1,500 £4,000 £9,000 Additional incentive payments Recruiting a 16-18 year old £600 £900 £1,800 £2,400 £5,400 For a small business (<50) £500 £1,200 £2,700 For successful completion Maximum total Government contribution £3,600 £4,900 £9,600 £12,800 £28,800 5

Apprenticeship Levy The levy puts the apprenticeship programme on long-term sustainable footing, and will allow system to become genuinely employer-led Who will pay? The levy will apply to large employers. What will it pay for? The levy will support post-16 apprenticeships. How much can an employer get out? In England, any firm will be able get back more than it puts in by training sufficient apprentices. How will the funding be accessed by employers? The funding will be in the hands of employers via the digital voucher. How will it be implemented? There will be a formal engagement with business on the implementation of the levy, which will also consider the interaction with existing sector levy boards.

Apprenticeship Levy Consultation 5 Year Apprenticeship plan Closed on 2 October Implementation, not principle 750 responses Response being reviewed 5 Year Apprenticeship plan Published after the Autumn Spending Review