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- The impact of programme-led apprenticeships
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Ofsted's latest report evaluates the impact of Programme-led apprenticeships
18 Jul 2008
Ofsted finds programme-led apprenticeships are an important alternative to employer-led apprenticeships, but there are concerns that more needs to be done to understand and promote the programme following a fall in participation.
The report, 'The impact of programme-led apprenticeships', published today, evaluates programme-led apprenticeships in terms of improving participation and achievement by learners.
The survey reveals the majority of employers are positive about the impact of programme-led apprenticeships, with learners benefiting from greater confidence and an ability to meet the challenges of the workplace. However, participation in the program fell by 58 per cent between 2005 and 2007.
There are concerns that more needs to be done to motivate learners and promote the program, so that the benefits of participating in a programme-led apprenticeship are realised.
Melanie Hunt, Director Learning and Skills at Ofsted, said:
"It’s encouraging to find that apprentices and employers were positive about their experience with programme-led apprenticeships. But it is important to ensure that these programmes continue to enable young learners to progress into the workplace. When learners spend too long on work placements without the prospect of securing full-time employment, they lose motivation and in some cases drop out.
"Ofsted has made some important recommendations in this report. These include introducing Unique Learner Numbers to improve the collection of data, and greater efforts by local authorities and providers to promote the benefits of this type of apprenticeship. Taking these steps should bring benefits to this clearly valuable programme."
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