ARE APPRENTICES RIGHT FOR YOU? A YW PRENTISIAID YN ADDAS I CHI? Rachel Searle, Skills for Justice Chris Rushworth, Skills for Law

Framework of work based learning & qualifications (job competence, wider business skills, industry & employer specific training & technical knowledge) Apprenticeship framework/standard nationally agreed by employers across the sector to deliver the knowledge, skills and competence for the role Intermediate, Advanced and Higher (degree) levels Apprenticeships in >170 industries and 1,500 job roles >100,000 employers have or do employ quality apprentices in over 200,000 locations What is an Apprenticeship?

Knowledge qualification (one only - governed by pathway chosen) * Extended Diploma also available Competence qualification: L4 Diploma in Providing Legal Services Employee Rights & Responsibilities Essential Skills Wales: L3 Communication Essential Skills Wales: L2 Application of Number Essential Skills Wales: L2 ICT L4 Diploma in Personal Injury Litigation* L4 Diploma in Debt Recovery & Insolvency L4 Diploma in Commercial Litigation Wider Key Skills: Improving own learning & performance / Working with others / Problem solving Wider Key Skills: Improving own learning & performance / Working with others / Problem solving L4 Higher Apprenticeship in Legal Services (Wales)

What is the apprenticeship? L3 Apprenticeship in Home Office Policing Diploma in Policing Level 3 (QCF) ^ Communication Level 3 * Application of Number Level 2 * Employment Rights and Responsibilities ^* Information Communications Technology Level 2* Work based mentoring (Supervised Patrol, tutor constable phase. PDR) ^ Runs alongside IPLDP ^ * Delivered in Phase 1 by external provider ^ Delivered by individual police force

Government backing across UK “Apprenticeships offer a unique package of support, qualifications and experience”. Ken Skates, Dept Minister for Skills 26/3/14 Higher Apprenticeships should be on a level footing with a place at a top university and today’s figures show that we’re certainly heading in the right direction in achieving this. Ken Skates, Dept Minister for Skills 26/3/14 apprenticeships and investing in apprenticeships is actually a win-win situation David Cameron, Prime Minister, 12/3/13 “ Taking on a keen, enthusiastic young person isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s good for business” Angela Constance, Minister for Youth Employment, Scottish Government 21/2/14

Broadening the talent pool for your workforce How will the apprenticeship link with your recruitment & Equality & Diversity strategies? How will it develop from & feed into other progression pathways? How will you overcome barriers – ignorance and misconception, parity of esteem, cultural change Apprenticeships as part of wider workforce development strategy

CILEx Professional Higher Diploma in Law & Practice (L6) Level 7 Higher Apprenticeship in Legal Practice (ready Sept 15) Legal Practice Course + LLB Law Degree (L7) 2 nd & 3 rd Year LLB Qualifying Law degree 1 st Year of Law Degree A Levels GCSEs CILEx Professional Diploma in Law & Practice L3 Level 4 Legal Services Apprenticeship (Higher) Level 3 Legal Services Apprenticeship (Advanced) Level 2 Legal Services Apprenticeship (Intermediate) CILEx Diploma for Legal Secretaries L2 Legal Apprenticeship Pathway

Certificate in Knowledge of Policing Level 3 (pre-entry) Diploma in Policing through L3 Apprenticeship in Home Office Policing The Bridge Detectives Road Policing Leadership Operational MASTERSMASTERS PhD 4 Welsh Police Forces, College of Policing, Skills for Justice & Welsh Government City & Guilds/ ILM/ CMI/ Ed Excel/SfJ Awards CPT Interview Surveillance Intelligence Cat A TPAC VIP Escort Firearms Driver Surveillance Custody Call Handling (101 & 999) 56 7 Police Staff Common Entry route Work experience routes developed for under represented groups Existing recruitment paths including progression from Specials, PCSO & Police Staff Developing Accredited Progression Pathway for Policing in Wales Police staff Initial Apprenticeship TBC Custody Sgt KEY: Black font/ arrow qualification & pathway in existence red font/arrow qualification & pathway to be developed Stake- holders Higher Education Institutions © Unsworn staff (Leadership progression Sworn staff (rank progression) Advanced call handling Trainers

Apprenticeships - helping your business grow Employing an Apprentice Workforce Benefits Increased Productivity Improved products/ services/ new ideas/ better morale Increased staff retention Reduced absenteeism Average apprentice increases productivity by £214 a week 72% businesses Apprenticehsips.org.uk 96% of employers Apprenticeships.org.uk 2/3rds businesses Apprenticeships.org.uk 80% Institute of Chartered Accountants

Decide – Apprenticeship pathway or not? Determine – Which job roles & apprenticeships Develop – Relationships (Sector Skills Council, Training Providers) & Apprenticeship framework (if needed)

Use ‘Are Apprenticeships right for you checklist’ across departments Welsh Links pprenticeship-programmes/?lang=en Useful UK government web links SMEs business.aspxhttp:// business.aspx Large employers What to consider before making your decision

Any Questions? Rachel Searle, Business Development Manager (Nations), Skills for Justice Chris Rushworth, Business Development Advisor (Legal), Skills for Law