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End-point assessment – what’s the point?

12th October 2018
A Managing Directors thoughts about end-point assessment: 
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How to track KSBs using an eportfolio

8th October 2018
KSBs must be met by the apprentice, and be evidenced and assessed 
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Can you use an eportfolio to deliver the new standards?

3rd October 2018
The way learners are evaluated has changed… so eportfolios have had to change too
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Why are level 2 apprenticeships important?

2nd October 2018
The amount of lower level apprenticeships has fallen in recent years.
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How can providers impact careers advice at school?

25th September 2018
Schools have always used grades and university places to measure success.
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What are T levels?

13th September 2018
T-levels will have at least 900 teaching hours – more than double other technical programmes – and include compulsory work placements.
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Develop skills through apprenticeships

13th September 2018
Apprenticeships are a great way for businesses to develop a skilled yet loyal workforce.
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Is youth unemployment still a problem in 2018?

10th September 2018
The Government invested £7b in the 17/18 FY to increase opportunities for young people.
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FE-Q panel 2

6th September 2018
The first panel covered end-point assessment. Then, after a quick coffee break, Stewart Segal launched the second debate.
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FEQ – the UK’s biggest discussion on apprenticeships

6th September 2018
Find out what happened at FEQ – the UK’s biggest ever apprenticeship debate.
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5 top tips for delivering apprenticeships

3rd September 2018
How to make your apprenticeship delivery as successful as possible.
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We need more female engineering apprentices

20th August 2018
Women make up 3% of all engineering apprentices, which is a problem for the industry.
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Should apprentices be paid more?

13th August 2018
Apprenticeships are a great way for young people to earn while they learn.
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What do apprentices think about the EPA?

13th August 2018
We spoke to one of our own apprentices about their EPA experience.
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I don’t pay the levy. How do I hire an apprentice?

2nd August 2018
Here are our top 5 ways to find a great apprentice if you don’t pay the levy.
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Taste the feeling: Coca-Cola has doubled its apprenticeship starts

2nd August 2018
Coca-Cola now employs over 100 apprentices.
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How to increase the number of females in leadership

26th July 2018
Only 15% of leadership roles are held by women.
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What are the most popular apprenticeship standards?

24th July 2018
Apprenticeship starts are expected to rise over the next 12 months.
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Celebrating Women in Apprenticeships: review

23rd July 2018
All kinds of people flocked to the first Celebration of Women in apprenticeships.
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A word from the Chair

23rd July 2018
Last week, I chaired my very first event – Celebrating Women in Apprenticeships Conference.
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Hairdressing end-point assessment

11th July 2018
Assessing the learner’s practical skills – from styling techniques to customer service.
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How much apprenticeship levy is left for non-levy payers?

5th July 2018
The short answer is: a lot. Employers have only spend 8% of the levy contributions.
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10 ways to make Scottish standards work

4th July 2018
Here are 10 things to remember when you’re delivering apprenticeship standards in Scotland.
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How are end-point assessments regulated?

21st June 2018
End-point assessments (EPAs) are regulated 2 ways – both internally and externally.
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How much does end-point assessment cost?

6th June 2018
As with a lot of things in the apprenticeship sector, there’s no easy answer.
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Will the new apprenticeship standards change accounting forever?

1st June 2018
Apprenticeships are changing how accountancy.

Ready to switch Eportfolio’s?

30th May 2018
Everyone knows that eportfolios are a ‘must have’ for saving time, hassle and money in training – while maximising completions. But not all EdTech firms are created equal.
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6 ways eportfolios benefit students

22nd May 2018
We know how eportfolios benefit employers and training providers – but what about students?
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How to get more women into apprenticeships

18th April 2018
Women make up 50% of apprentices, but there’s a huge gender in balance in some sectors.
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How to spend your levy in the new financial year

3rd April 2018
Some practical steps to help you spend your levy wisely in the new financial year.