Apprenticeships & National Graduate Development Programme

Apprenticeships

Below you will find all the latest news and developments on Apprenticeships relevant to local authorities from the LGA

LGA Apprenticeship Newsletter June 2019 

LGA Apprenticeship Newsletter March 2019  

LGA Apprenticeship newsletter for Jan 2019  

LGA Apprenticeship Newsletter - November 2018

LGA Apprenticeship Newsletter October 2018  

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LGA Apprenticeship Newsletter August 2018

Apprenticeships in our Region Event - 11 June 2019

The recent Apprenticeships update and learning event which took place on 11 June 2019 was well received by attendees who had the opportunity to hear from the ESFA and the LGA on the latest developments and funded support available.

Below you will find the following information:

• The powerpoint slides from the day from our speakers here 
• Information from South West Councils regarding the End Point Assessment Model and opportunities for officers in your authority to be (paid) assessors linked to standards such as Revenues and Benefits and Regulatory Compliance here.  Subject Matter Experts and Assessors required here. 
• Further information from the ESFA regarding T Levels and Industry placements, Apprenticeships Diversity Champions Network, Apprenticeship Ambassador Network and an upcoming Webinar 26 June 2019
• LGA Application Process to bid for funding to support progress with your Apprenticeship here
  
  

Off-the-Job Training Guidance

The ESFA has circulated draft policy background information and examples as guidance relating to the 20% off-the-job training element required within apprenticeships.  The document can be accessed here.

Apprenticeship support from the LGA

Jamie Saddler, Apprenticeship Adviser at the LGA, attended the East Midlands Regional Joint Council meeting that took place on 21^st September 2018.  Jamie gave an update on apprenticeships, including support available to councils.  A copy of Jamie’s presentation can be accessed here .

EMC is arranging an event for the region on apprenticeships to provide an opportunity to share approaches and with a view to identify opportunities for councils to work together with EMC’s support, to access future funding opportunities that will arise next Spring.