How to track KSBs using an eportfolio
KSBs must be met by the apprentice, and be evidenced and assessed
Can you use an eportfolio to deliver the new standards?
The way learners are evaluated has changed… so eportfolios have had to change too
Why are level 2 apprenticeships important?
The amount of lower level apprenticeships has fallen in recent years.
How can providers impact careers advice at school?
Schools have always used grades and university places to measure success.
What are T levels?
T-levels will have at least 900 teaching hours – more than double other technical programmes – and include compulsory work placements.
Develop skills through apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a great way for businesses to develop a skilled yet loyal workforce.
Is youth unemployment still a problem in 2018?
The Government invested £7b in the 17/18 FY to increase opportunities for young people.
FE-Q panel 2
The first panel covered end-point assessment. Then, after a quick coffee break, Stewart Segal launched the second debate.
FEQ – the UK’s biggest discussion on apprenticeships
Find out what happened at FEQ – the UK’s biggest ever apprenticeship debate.
5 top tips for delivering apprenticeships
How to make your apprenticeship delivery as successful as possible.
We need more female engineering apprentices
Women make up 3% of all engineering apprentices, which is a problem for the industry.
Should apprentices be paid more?
Apprenticeships are a great way for young people to earn while they learn.
What do apprentices think about the EPA?
We spoke to one of our own apprentices about their EPA experience.
I don’t pay the levy. How do I hire an apprentice?
Here are our top 5 ways to find a great apprentice if you don’t pay the levy.
Taste the feeling: Coca-Cola has doubled its apprenticeship starts
Coca-Cola now employs over 100 apprentices.
What are the most popular apprenticeship standards?
Apprenticeship starts are expected to rise over the next 12 months.
Celebrating Women in Apprenticeships: review
All kinds of people flocked to the first Celebration of Women in apprenticeships.
A word from the Chair
Last week, I chaired my very first event – Celebrating Women in Apprenticeships Conference.
Hairdressing end-point assessment
Assessing the learner’s practical skills – from styling techniques to customer service.
How much apprenticeship levy is left for non-levy payers?
The short answer is: a lot. Employers have only spend 8% of the levy contributions.
10 ways to make Scottish standards work
Here are 10 things to remember when you’re delivering apprenticeship standards in Scotland.
How are end-point assessments regulated?
End-point assessments (EPAs) are regulated 2 ways – both internally and externally.
How much does end-point assessment cost?
As with a lot of things in the apprenticeship sector, there’s no easy answer.
Will the new apprenticeship standards change accounting forever?
Apprenticeships are changing how accountancy.
6 ways eportfolios benefit students
We know how eportfolios benefit employers and training providers – but what about students?
How to get more women into apprenticeships
Women make up 50% of apprentices, but there’s a huge gender in balance in some sectors.
How to spend your levy in the new financial year
Some practical steps to help you spend your levy wisely in the new financial year.