Consultation - Inquiry into Apprenticeships (UK)
From: Skills Commission
Date
published: 12 September 2008
Response
due: 30 November 2008
Semta response
submitted: 28 November 2008
Report published: 18 March 2009
Summary
The Skills Commission Apprenticeships Inquiry, chaired by Sir
William Taylor, focuses on the progression routes of
apprentices and the relationship between apprenticeships and other
qualifications.
The Commission invites the submission of written evidence
relating to:
- Learners’ entry into Apprenticeships
- Progression through Apprenticeships
- Progression from Apprenticeships into Further and Higher
Education
- Career paths of former apprentices
In particular the Commission invited evidence on the following
areas:
- IAG and careers education on Apprenticeships
- Young Apprenticeships
- The relationship between Diplomas and Apprenticeships
- Progression from level 2 to Advanced Apprenticeships
- Progression from Apprenticeships to Further and Higher
Education
- The career paths of former apprentices
Semta made a submission, based on our extensive understanding of
apprenticeships, particularly in the areas of the inquiry. Sir Alan
Jones (Semta's Chairman) was invited to attend the second
evidence session of this inquiry, focusing on the relationship
between Apprenticeships and 14-19 Diplomas, and the role of Young
Apprenticeships. This took place on 11 November 2008.
The Commission published its report on 18 March 2009.
Next steps
The government has expressed its support for the recommendations
in the report, and will responding in full in the summer.
Documents and Links
Committee Report
'Progression into Apprenticeships'
Semta's
submission
Skills Commission website on the inquiry
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the media. If you are an employer in the science,
engineering, or manufacturing technology sectors, we welcome your
views at policy@semta.org.uk
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