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For Conservation a level 7 apprenticeship is most likely to open doors to work. I an still not quite sure we have the delivery model right in the UK but there is no doubt that gaining experience and education side by side makes for a fantastic learning experience and work ready staff at the end of it. Why not listen to the latest C-word podcast which is on apprenticeships! https://lnkd.in/euKKKWW8 Jenny Mathiasson Phedra Komodromou Kloe Rumsey

scrapping funding for level 7 apprenticeships would have far reaching disastrous consequences for Industry. This blended offering of academic learning and real world experience is invaluable, removing access to this funding would undermine this work based learning model which is proven to be effective for developing adaptable industry ready talent.

The UK government has unveiled major reforms to England’s apprenticeship system, marking a pivotal shift in how young people can access skilled careers. #apprenticeshipreforms #apprenticeshipsysteminEngland #employertraininginvestment #flexibleapprenticeshipfunding #foundationapprenticeshipsEngland #governmentsupportforapprenticeships #growthandskillslevy #opportunitiesforyoungpeople #SkillsEnglandreport #skillsgapsincriticalsectors #thxnews

At a quick glance looks nothing like reform just a bit of virtue signalling around business sizes for the future. I of course hugely advocate for more funding for young people to get in to work based learning but think this is no where near addressing issues. Be keen to hear your thoughts? #apprenticeships #workbasedlearning #apprenticeshiplevy #fe #skills #skillsforlife #skillsgaps #recession

This is a really interesting read about reforms retail employers would like to see. Worth a read. What are your thoughts? #apprenticeships #levy

Have you checked out this article from Gareth John: Apprenticeship funding needs transformation not tweaks! https://lnkd.in/eP47kCG9 #Apprenticeships #ApprenticeshipFunding #ApprenticeshipLevy

Have you checked out this article from Gareth John: Apprenticeship funding needs transformation not tweaks! https://lnkd.in/eMdcXiyH #Apprenticeships #ApprenticeshipFunding #ApprenticeshipLevy

Latest updates from Keir Starmer regarding Skills England and The Labour Party’s apprenticeship reforms #Skills #Apprenticeships #SEATS https://lnkd.in/gNXUJfJm

Have you checked out this article by Jill Whittaker OBE FCA FRSA FIH FBII: Election priorities: Fixing the Apprenticeship Levy https://lnkd.in/e2NzhR8S #GeneralElection #Apprenticeships #ApprenticeshipLevy #Skills #ModularApprenticeships

Drops or rises are rarely down to a funding band alone and three other aspects need to be considered: - were enough employers offering apprenticeships? The biggest influence on demand is whether employers are hiring (if entry level posts ) and if so are looking for skilled people or prepared to hire and develop. No jobs on offer equals no apprenticeship opportunities - were enough learners interested in those roles and occupations and/or were they aware of the demand. Learners cannot be forced to choose professions so that must be a natural connection - were enough providers and EPAOs left in the market and offering those standards. If supply side falls away so will take up. Increase in funding might help here but not with the first two categories as the employer and learner see no benefit from that Would be useful to know some of that detail behind the headlines