The Institute for Apprenticeships has today set out its
understanding of what makes a high quality apprenticeship – and is
seeking views to further shape its work.
The Institute was established to uphold the quality of
apprenticeship standards in England. To support its efforts, it
is seeking to bring clarity by defining what an apprenticeship
is, what a high quality apprenticeship looks like and how that
should be judged. The Institute has today published
a draft ‘Quality
Statement’ which will act as a core reference point for
its work and will help shape the wider apprenticeship landscape.
Employers, training providers, assessors and members of the
public now have the opportunity to offer feedback on the draft
statement and suggest any changes.
Antony Jenkins, Chair of the Institute for Apprenticeships said:
Apprenticeships can be fantastic for businesses and learners,
but only if they are high quality. It is our duty to make that
happen but in order to do it effectively we need to make sure
we are all working towards the same goal.
We all have a stake in the delivery of quality apprenticeships,
which help to address skills gaps and boost our nation’s
workforce. So it is right that everyone has the chance to have
their say when we think about what that should mean in
practice.”
The survey period will last three weeks, closing on 18 October. A
period of assessment will follow, after which a final statement
will be published.
Find the draft Quality
Statement survey
The short document has been drafted in conjunction with groups
collectively monitoring quality and outcomes in the
apprenticeship sector – The Quality Alliance. This group brings
together the various government bodies whose roles together
ensure the quality of apprenticeships. Its membership includes
the ESFA (National Apprenticeship Service), Ofsted, Ofqual, HEFCE
(The Office for Students), The Quality Assurance Agency and DfE,
with the Association of Employment and Learning Providers, the
Association of Colleges and Universities UK attending as
advisors. The Quality Alliance’s role is to monitor quality
across the sector and build effective coordination to improve
quality where appropriate.
