Gurdeep Kaur Lakhanpal’s Post

Purlos is attending the AELP (assc.of learning providers) conference 2024. the first session is discussing "Post-election uncertainty". Some important questions after discussing "Skills England" the new skills body proposed by Labour. 1. Does skills england have a clear vision for skills in the long term for the UK? 2. Do we need an increased apprenticeship funding and levy? and should employers pay for that or should rhe system be urged to become more efficient? 3. If extra skills funding doesn't come from an increased levy on employers, wherever it come from? #AELPNC24 #training #trainingproviders #apprentices #adultlearning

In a recent address at the AELP Autumn Conference, Skills Minister Jacqui Smith detailed the government's comprehensive plan to revitalize England's skills landscape. Central to this initiative is establishing Skills England, a body aimed at unifying the fragmented skills system and aligning training with employer needs. Key highlights for the skills reform's vision: 👉 The creation of Skills England aims to streamline the skills system and ensure training aligns with employer requirements. 👉 A focus on lifelong learning to emphasise the importance of continuous education to adapt to evolving job markets. 👉 Encourage businesses to actively participate in shaping training programs to meet industry standards. These reforms are designed to address current skills shortages and prepare the workforce for future challenges, aiming to stimulate economic growth and innovation. For a detailed overview, read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eaMBZFHq Department for Education #skills #lifelonglearning #education

The ESFA have just released a new document for the expectations for providers on being selected for an ESFA Funding Assurance Reviews. The team here at RSM are well seasoned in delivering ESFA Funding Assurance Reviews so please do reach out if you have any questions or perhaps would like a mock funding audit! #rsmuk #fefundingassurance #furthereducation #esfa #post-16funding

The new Government's Skills England body is raising obvious questions about the future of the CITB and our skills crisis. I have not softened my view that an ITB approach to developing industry skills is not fit for a modern economy - a view substantiated by our skills crisis showing no sign of reversal. Latest research shows that a growing majority of the industry are hoping that our tax levy for both apprenticeships and the CITB will be reviewed. We are not getting return on investment within our businesses. My advice to Government would be to uphold the review that has been ongoing regarding the future of the CITB, and use Skills England as a catalyst for change. My concern is that they will look at Construction and simply say 'we already have something in place, lets move on'. But if we want to see results, we need to demand measurable change. Measurable using the right metrics - not vanity metrics! According to the CITB's own figures we need 250,000 more people in our industry to deliver our pipeline. If an ITB cannot help us reach these numbers, they need to free up the levy so we can invest in our own businesses' efforts to lead change. #construction #skills #infrastructure

A really intriguing interview with SIAS's Steve Smith regarding Skills England and how it feeds into a broader narrative of employable skills. "I think it's really incumbent on FAB and us as awarding organisations as a sector to come together and engaging in the right way with these stakeholders to shape what the future looks like." #leadershipskillsfoundation #SIAS https://lnkd.in/eqeYKruE

Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to selecting an EPA organisation. In our blog, we explore why choosing a small, bespoke End Point Assessment organisation might just be the winning move for you and your apprentices. Read on here: https://lnkd.in/edCNHkvE #endpointassessment #personalisedservice #flexibility #expertise #togetherwegrow

Really positive announcement for SMEs who support young apprentices - reducing red tape and allowing large employers to transfer up to 50% of their available levy 🙌 For #smebusiness in #primarycare and #socialcare our apprentice average age is mid-30s....simplifying the levy transfer process by allowing training providers to have enhanced permissions to reduce the no. of steps would also be helpful. SME managers are brilliant, but no one can be a master of all the digital systems they have to contend with on a daily basis, especially when delivering patient care prioritises everything else...they dont have the time or space to understand the DAS. Health Education England Skills for Health Claire Wardle https://lnkd.in/ePuhUeXk

Congrats Ben Rowland and the team for a fabulous AELP patrons dinner on Thursday. Very interested to hear from Seema Malhotra MP FRSA on Labour's thinking on skills. I was pleased to hear more about the need for a skills strategy that is linked to industrial strategy and what our economy needs. It was also good to hear that Labour recognise that skills is not just a matter for the Department for Education, as every department is facing huge skills challenges. It was also useful to hear the view that it is Governments job is to create pathways and opportunities so that the supply of skills is better matched to where demand is. This leads to some really interesting questions about how to make this happen. At Ufi VocTech Trust, in partnership with Learning and Work Institute we've been exploring the role that technology can play helping the UK ensure it has the skills it needs for the transitioning economy. https://lnkd.in/eWKhFTca The bottom line is we need to improve the UKs persistently low levels of lifelong learning. I've yet to be convinced of the need for another 'body', Skills England, in an already complex skills landscape. Is this the right vehicle to help us to #getadultslearning? As a starting point might we be better off thinking about how to simplify the system and in doing so free up resources for innovation, CPD, teaching and learning? Would love to know what you think.

Last month the Association of Colleges in the UK advocated for a future where the government places more trust in colleges, driving forward the delivery of priority skills that are crucial for economic and personal growth. Their vision includes a unified funding scheme for 16 to 18-year-olds, along with "demand-led" funding that addresses the lifelong learning needs of adult learners. While we support AoC's initiative and understand that the path to successful career progression is multifaceted, we also want to shed light on ways those gained skills can be recognised and used. We can educate students and prepare them with the skills to meet the demands of the job market, but they also require a way to recognise and use those skills. Paper certificates can be tampered with or lost. Let’s empower our students with a portable, secure, verifiable way for them to show and use their skills dynamically. Our mission focuses on endorsing crucial skills development and providing recognition through portable and verifiable credentials. Find out more and email info@learningvault.com #EducationReform #AoC #SkillsDevelopment #LearningVault https://hubs.ly/Q02ytcjQ0

This is a really useful and succinct summary of the aspects of the Kings Speech relating to FE. It will be interesting to see how this translates into practice and that devilish detail