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Transcript of Apprenticeship Levy Conference - Coventry (Summer 2016)
Welcome
Conference Chair
Tony Allen
CEO - Allen Apprenticeships and Skills
14th July The Welcome Centre Coventry
Headline Sponsor
The New Digital Apprenticeship Service
(DAS), Apprenticeship Fees, Funding, Levy
and Digital Vouchers
Una Bennett
Deputy Director – Funding Mechanism
At Skills Funding Agency
09:20 – 09:4014th July The Welcome Centre Coventry
Headline Sponsor
The Apprenticeship Levy
and the
Digital Apprenticeship Service
Una Bennett
Deputy Director - Funding Mechanism
Key changes for providers
• New apprenticeships funding model using
price bands and a simpler funding model
• Expected to move to financial year funding
for all employers
• New register of apprenticeship training
providers
• New contracting model for providers
covering levy and non levy paying
employers
Employer (levy) commitment
and contracting
TRIGGER: The digital
apprenticeship
service is
launched
1.1
Employer
registration
1.2
Search and
Select
1.3
Commit levy
funds
1.4
Agree
contracts
OUTPUT:Levy commitment is
recorded in the digital
apprenticeship service
and appropriate
contracts are in place.
Start Outcome
6April 2017 -
HMRC begins
collecting the
apprenticeship levy
from employers
who contribute.
Digital
apprenticeship
service goes live.
Digital
apprenticeship
service registration
will verify the
identity of an
employer. The
employer registers
to create a digital
apprenticeship
service account.
The employer
verifies & links
PAYE scheme(s) to
their account. The
employer can view
their levy account
balance.
The SFA
maintains a
library of
apprenticeship
standards and a
catalogue of
providers’ course
offerings to help
employers
search and select
the right standard
and provider.
The SFA
provides a
‘recruit an
apprenticeship’
service for
employers.
The employer and
provider agree a
price and the
employer records
the details of the
‘deal’ in the digital
apprenticeship
service initiating
the ‘double-lock’
which will be
confirmed by the
provider via ILR
returns.
The SFA issues
an ancillary
agreement to the
selected provider,
with a schedule
to cover the value
of the deal, or
update the
existing
agreement if this
is not the first
deal.
The provider can
begin delivering
the apprenticeship.
The SFA is able to
manage the
apprenticeship
budget by
monitoring and
forecasting levy
commitment.
Employer (non-Levy) Process
SFA procures non-levy provision
A contract is agreed with providers
Employer and provider agree
deal
Provider submits ILR
SFA pays funding
Employer pays contribution
The SFA invite
and select
those providers
on the register
of apprentice
training
providers to
tender to deliver
co-funded
apprenticeship
education and
skills training.
A contract for
services between
the SFA and the
provider to deliver
non-levy funded
apprenticeship
education and
skills training is
agreed.A non-levied
employer agrees a
deal with an SFA-
approved provider
to deliver
apprenticeship
education and
skills training.
The SFA monitors
the performance of
a provider
delivering non-levy
funded
apprenticeship
education and
skills training
through monthly
ILR submissions.
The SFA
calculates the
funding due to the
provider and
payment is made.
The employer pays
the agreed
contribution.
Delivery and achievement
Trigger: Apprenticeship
Start
3.1
Provider
submits ILR
3.2
Double Lock
1.3
Calculate
funding&
payment
1.4
Achievement
Payment.
End point
assessment if
required
OUTPUT:
Apprenticeship
certification
completed
Start Outcome
A training provider
from the list of pre-
approved training
providers has an
ancillary agreement
in place to provide
training to a levied
employer.
Providers
submit on a
monthly basis
an ILR
containing:
• Start Date
• Employer
• Apprentice
Details
• Learning aim
code
• Agreed price
SFA checks that
the details in the
ILR match with
the details in
digital
apprenticeship
service
The SFA will
calculate the
funding earnt by
the provider.
• SFA pays from
levy at full
value
• SFA pay any
outstanding
balance at co-
funded rate
The provider will
submit evidence
of completion to
the SFA.
The SFA are able
to track
government
funding being
used to pay
providers for
apprenticeship
training.
Key funding policy decisions
• Single funding model
• 10% monthly top-up
• Approach to co-investment
• Funding 16-18 year olds
• Funding for additional needs
• Funding for English and maths training
• Incentives
Key funding policy decisions – in discussion
• Level of co-investment
• Approach to funding equivalent and lower
level qualifications
• Transfer of funds between employers
• Setting price bands
Next Steps
Summer 2016
Autumn 2016
By end of 2016
April 2017
SFA publishes provider guide to the levy
Indicative funding details published in full
Digital apprenticeship service search and select opens
Recruit an apprentice service opens
BIS/DfE publishfinal funding rates
SFA publishes draft funding rules
Register of apprentice training providers opens for applications
SFA publish final funding rules
Full set of final funding guidelines published
Access my levy service opens
New funding model live
Standards – For Employers, Providers
& Others on the Reforms
Bhavena Patel
Senior Relationship Manager
National Apprenticeship Service
Skills Funding Agency
09:40 – 10:0014th July The Welcome Centre Coventry
Headline Sponsor
• Boosting our nation’s productivity to maintain and consolidate our economic recovery.
• Raising skill levels through apprenticeships – reaching 3 million starts in 2020.
That is equivalent to more than one apprentice every minute over the next five years
• Putting employers in the driving seat of creating apprenticeships that fully meet their business needs.
• Making sure that apprenticeships are open to all, with a 20% increase in BAME apprentice starts in 2020.
Our Commitment to Reform
Simplicity
Simplifying apprenticeship standards
so that they are shorter and more accessible
Employer driven
Employers designing apprenticeships to make them more responsive to
their needs and the future economy, and controlling
funding
Quality
Improving the quality of apprenticeships so that they are viewed
with the same esteem as University
WHY? Rationale for Reforms
WHAT : Main Elements of Reform
All apprenticeships have an end point assessment and include grading
Ensuring that apprentices are signed off as fully competent at the end of
their apprenticeship
All apprenticeships must last at least 12 months
Give employers greater control over funding
Employer-led Trailblazers designing apprenticeships
Giving employers the opportunity to set the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need. Aligned to professional recognition
where appropriate.
Short, concise standards replace long, complex frameworks
Providing a clear and attractive ‘shop window’ for parents, apprentices and businesses
Continuing to drive up the quality of apprenticeships
Enabling employers to be intelligent customers, getting the training they
want and driving up quality
HOW: Delivery so far
• 100 ‘ready to deliver’ –standard and assessment plan approved, funding Cap allocated
• Over 158 standards in development
• Over 1400 businesses in over 100 sectors involved
• 228 standards published so far
• Around 40% of standards so far are for Higher and Degree apprenticeships
Standards developed/in development so far
HOW: Delivery so far
• 400 starts in 2014/15 across nine standards• Increasing number of starts on standards going forward - 700
starts in the first quarter of 2015/16
Costing template (if
needed)
Trailblazer forms & submits expression of interest
Trailblazer writes new standard
Assessment Plan
Approved by Gov’t
Approved by Gov’t
Approved & funding band
allocated
Register of Assessment
Organisations
Online Consultation
Online Consultation
Online Consultation
Delivery
HOW: Trailblazers design standards and assessments
Monthly submission dates and regular publication on direct.gov
• We envisage a migration from apprenticeship frameworks to standards over the course of the Parliament, with as much of this to take place by 2017/18 as possible
• Dual running in the interim, with potential switch off of some frameworks/pathways earlier
• Notice was given to withdraw the first seven frameworks in March 16 - these frameworks with be closed to new apprenticeship starts from 1 June 2016.
WHEN: Transitional arrangements
• Designed and written by employers
• Clear and concise, typically no more than two pages long
• Includes: occupation title, occupational profile, ‘knowledge, skills and behaviours,’ typical duration, any mandatory qualifications, entry requirements, professional recognition, level, review date
• English and mathematics minimum requirements
• Minimum 12 months duration – some standards may have longer minimum
• Core and options may be presented
Standards
A short document (we recommend a maximum of 10 pages) which:• Outlines how the Apprenticeship is being assessed. • Clarifies roles and responsibilities - of the Apprentice, the Employer and the
Assessment Organisation.
A Good Assessment Plan willo Focus on describing the end point assessment (It should only briefly describe what
on-programme elements – which can only be recommended)
o assess the Apprentice in a holistic way, across the standard, to ensure they are fully competent.
o deliver rigorous, high quality, assessments to maintain standards over time.
o ensure that the Apprentice is assessed fairly in an independent and impartial way.
o allow each employer the freedom to decide who undertakes the assessment
What is an Assessment Plan?
• Assessment plans – what will be assessed, how and by whom
• Synoptic, end-point assessment, using a range of methods
• Grading – usually two levels
• Independent and consistent
• Provide detail on Quality Assurance arrangements for the end point assessment
• Some plans include an ‘occupational brief’ or ‘detailed standard’ as an appendix – these are to support effective delivery and curriculum development where needed.
Assessment Plans
Potential methods of end-point assessment:
• Practical assessments.
• A viva to assess theoretical or technical knowledge or discuss how the apprentice approached the practical assessment and their reasoning
• Production of a project
• A portfolio of work
• Observational assessment
• Written and multiple choice test
• Virtual assessment, such as online tests or video evidence as appropriate to the content
Assessment plans
Food safety L2
Multiple choice/short answer exam
Gateway to end point
Butcher Level 2 End-point Assessment
H&S food supply L2
Knife skills L2
English/maths L1
Log book
Butchery practical assessment
Vocational competence discussion using log book
Excellence
Pass
Fail
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standard-butchery
Induction
Portfolio – real work activity collated towards the end of the apprenticeship
Gateway to end point
Financial Services Customer Adviser L2 - End-point Assessment
Develops S,K,Bs -BAU
Quals – not mandatory
Regular Performance monitoring -
Professional Discussion
Distinction
Pass
Fail
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standard-financial-services-customer-adviser
English/Maths L1
• Employers in the driving seat – ensuring the apprenticeship really represents the job. So employers get effective employees and apprentices get more relevant transferrable skills for a career
• Occupation specific – this is a key selling point for employers – they do not just have use a generic standard, but can have a bespoke standard for their sector and job role
• Simplified apprenticeship standards – easy ‘shop-front’ for all stakeholders to understand what the apprenticeship is about (unlike length frameworks)
• Increased flexibility for training delivery
Benefits
• Our main hub page on apprenticeship reforms updated with all of the latest information:https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/apprenticeship-changes
• Published standards and those in development:https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/apprenticeship-standardshttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standards-in-development
• Guidance for developers of standards:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/future-of-apprenticeships-in-england-guidance-for-trailblazers
• Easy reference listing of all standards:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standards-list-of-occupations-available
• Online survey for feedback on EOIs, standards and assessments plans:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-standards-changes-to-the-process-for-approvals
More Information
Q & A Session
Chaired by Tony Allen
10:00 – 10:15
14th July The Welcome Centre Coventry
Headline Sponsor
End Point Assessment
How will end point assessment work with the
Apprenticeship Levy
What does this mean to Businesses
& Training Organisations
Hilary Read – CEO Read Publications
10:00 – 10:15
14th July The Welcome Centre Coventry
Headline Sponsor
The Business View Point Apprenticeship Levy:
What it means to Businesses
Cassandra Macdonald
Head of Accountancy &
Professional Services Apprenticeships Kalplan
11:15 – 11:30
14th July The Welcome Centre Coventry
Headline Sponsor
Jo Bradford
National Qualifications Manager at
Compass Group
11:30 – 11:45
14th July The Welcome Centre Coventry
Headline Sponsor
• How it will affect our business
• What we are focussing on to make it work
• How we are making sure we are ready for April 2017
Apprenticeship Levy
Who We Are
52%
13%
10%
15%
10%
Business and Industry Healthcare and Senior
Education Sports and Leisure
Defence, Offshore and Remote
How Will it Affect CGUK
• CGUK & Ireland are supporting the levy
• Help to increase our numbers; it’s more of what we do
• Get the business’s attention
• Budgeting & workforce development activities NOW
• A rough calculation of the levy charge
• 3% of the workforce will optimise the Levy
• Sectors have been set their targets
• Educating business to understand the mechanism
Launched The 1500
campaign as part of
NAW2016
• Enhanced marketing
• School leavers into chef roles
• Current workforce
• Quality programmes
Making the Levy Work
Barista Mastery Journey
•3m On Boarding• Buddy with level 2 barista
Barista
Trainee
•12m intermediate apprenticeship in Customer Service
• Introduction to Coffee
• Barista Skills: Foundation
• Brewing Skills: Foundation
Barista
Foundation •12m intermediate apprenticeship in Team Leading
• Barista Skills: Intermediate
• Brewing Skills: Intermediate
Senior Barista
Intermediate
•12m advanced adv. L’ship & Management
• Barista Skills: Professional
• Brewing Skills: Professional
• Green Coffee: Fdn/Int
• Sensory Skills: Fdn//Int
• Roasting: Fdn/Int
Head Barista
Diploma
3-4 year Barista Development Programme
(Non) Qualification Route:
Supervisor Passport
Qualification Route:
Team Leader Apprenticeship
Two Routes for Team Leaders
• Team Leader
• Supervisor
• Controller
• Lead Steward
• Sous Chef
• Technical Team Leader
Non Qualification Route:
Accelerate
Qualification Route:
Leadership & Management
Two Routes for Unit/ Middle
Management
• Asst. Manager
• BDM
• Chef Manager
• Contract Manager
• Head Chef
• Area Manager
• Quality Auditer
• Unit Manager
• Finance Manager
• Category Buyer
Summary
• We are getting ‘Levy ready’
• Forecast some obstacles along the way
• Provider rush
• Age profile of CGUK
• Competition – 26 providers
• Hours
• Success rates
Budgeting & workforce development
activities need to happen NOW
How the Apprenticeship Levy works for
Smart Assessor
13:25 – 13:40
14th July The Welcome Centre Coventry
Headline Sponsor
How the Apprenticeship Levy will work
for a College & Training Provider
John LaramyPrincipal Exeter College
13:40 – 13:55
14th July The Welcome Centre Coventry
Headline Sponsor
How the Apprenticeship Levy will work
for a College & Training Provider
Beej KaczmarczkDirector Learning Curve
13:55 – 14:10
14th July The Welcome Centre Coventry
Headline Sponsor
Q & A Session
Chaired by Tony Allen
15:10 – 15:25
14th July The Welcome Centre Coventry
Headline Sponsor
Carl Lomas MBE
Chairman of the Institute of Couriers
15:55 – 16:10
14th July The Welcome Centre Coventry
Headline Sponsor
Apprenticeship Levy how it will work
for the Charity & Manufacturing Sectors
Anjelica FinneganSenior Policy and Public Affairs Officer
at Charity Finance Group
16:10 – 16:2514th July The Welcome Centre Coventry
Headline Sponsor
Q & A Session
Chaired by Tony Allen
16:25 – 16:35
14th July The Welcome Centre Coventry
Headline Sponsor
CASE STUDY
Kirklees Council
Martin Green
Deputy Assistant Director
16:35 – 16:45
14th July The Welcome Centre Coventry
Headline Sponsor
CASE STUDY
KPMG
Derrick Jones
National Director Education Advisory Services
16:45 – 16:55
14th July The Welcome Centre Coventry
Headline Sponsor