2005 to 2008
Expanding Apprenticeships in the public sector – December 2008
The primary aim of the research is to provide an understanding of the constraints and barriers facing the public sector in its use of Apprenticeships and to identify ways to overcome these. The LSC is using the research to inform its strategy to increase the number of apprentices working in the public sector.
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Research into Expanding Apprenticeships – August 2008
The Learnring and Skills Council (LSC) commissioned Ipsos MORI and Cambridge Policy Consultants (CPC) to conduct research into how the Apprenticeship programme in England can be expanded to meet the recommendations of Prosperity for all in the global economy - world class skills (published by HM Treasury in December 2006). The primary aim of the research was to provide an understanding of employers' and learners' attitudes toward the Apprenticeship programme. This will help the LSC to better understand the factors that lie behind the demand for Apprenticeships, and to consider how policy changes might bring out expansion.
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Review of Apprenticeships Research – June 2008
The Policy Research Institute at Leeds Metropolitan University was asked by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) to provide a 'rapid review' of research evidence pertaining to Apprenticehsips. The review draws together the findings from a range of research reports, both commissioned by research and academic; whilst considering evaluation and policy papers from national government and relevant quasi-public sector agencies.
Rapid Review of Research on Apprenticeships (PDF 652kb) »
Apprenticeship Blueprint - September 2005
The content of each Apprenticeship is designed by Sector Skills Councils, Sector Bodies and their employers in accordance with the design principles of the Apprenticeship Blueprint . The Blueprint provides the specification for Apprenticeships and will be used by Sector Skills Councils to design and revise Apprenticeship frameworks.
Apprenticeship Blueprint - 21 September 2005 (PDF 937kb) »
Last Updated: 04/02/2010