Steve Smith, Senior HR Consultant Apprenticeships: Where are we now? A view of current practice, issues and successes at Derbyshire County Council Steve Smith, Senior HR Consultant

Current Practice Apprenticeships Reforms Project Board - providing Governance & Strategic Lead Employer / Provider status (DACES undertake main provider role) Preferred pathway for existing employees development (where available) Partnership working – Derbyshire & Derby City Health & Social Care Talent Academy Trailblazers – lead authority for Regulatory Compliance level 4 apprenticeship standard Care Leavers into SMEs

Challenges Annual Public Sector Target of 613 (312 excluding schools) Schools Engagement Availability of Relevant Standards Ability to recoup Levy Procurement requirements & provider engagement Defining 20% Off-the-Job Attracting Young People into Apprenticeships Resources

Successes 102 new level 2 & 3 apprentice starts since Sept 2017 (across 21 occupational areas) 39 existing employees undertaking apprenticeships (various; levels 3 – 6) 43 apprentices in Schools Development of Joint Apprenticeships Charter Transfer of employment for ATA ‘progressions’

On Going Developments ‘One Council’ approach to Higher & Degree Level Apprenticeships – New Entrants Mentoring Programme Pilot Introduction of apprentice “Buddy” scheme Reviewing our approach to recruitment

National Developments Career Guidance – Provision for Young People in Schools Transfer of Levy Funds into the Supply Chain Focus on 16-18 apprenticeships Leadership & Management apprenticeships