1. AELP Update Thursday 22nd March, 2018 Cheryl Swales, Project Manager
@cheryl_swales

2. In this update….. Hot off the press!!! Apprenticeship reforms update
Funding/Policy Updates
Apprenticeship Service Roadmap
New AELP Bi Monthly Publication – The Insider
Sector Headlines briefing documents for members
AELP Events Programme 2018
Future Apprenticeships Support Programme and Toolkit
Technology Conferences

3. Apprenticeship Reforms Update
41% fall in apprenticeship starts since levy introduced
Level 2 starts halved
Higher & Degree starts up 27% (1st quarter)
16 – 18 starts dropped by 38% in 6 months
103 End Point Assessment Organisations
217 Standards available for delivery
313 standards in development
Likely review of funding bands
No more framework withdrawals until 2020
Keen to hear examples of where no standards are yet available and funding for frameworks is not viable
New Levy transfer rule transferring apprenticeship funds
(April 2018) = but still some confusion over 10% employer contribution.
No new starts for grade 4 providers. For existing apprentices employers will be given a choice to remain with provider or move the learners
T-Levels – only one ITP involved in work placement pilots
From April 2018, if you pay the apprenticeship levy you will be able to transfer 10% of your apprenticeship funds to other providers/employers to pay for their apprenticeship training and assessment.   All of the information about transfers is now on a new web page (link in above slide), which will be updated as more detail becomes available

4. Funding/Policy Updates
New Subcontracting rules from January 2018
DfE T-level consultations – AELP response Document
IfA Occupational Map consultations
Baker Clause - Schools obliged to let providers talk to pupils from January 2018
Careers Strategy – launched December 2017
Industrial Strategy – white paper published November 2017

5. Slide from FE Week webinar with Keith Smith and Anne Milton

6. ‘The Insider’ New and improved ‘bi-monthly’ digest
Replaces Sector Connect
Each edition will focus on a key theme – chosen following feedback from our members
AELP Patrons will be leading on content
Advertorial opportunities unchanged – a low cost, high impact way to promote your products, services and events

7. Sector Headlines
AELP has launched a new essential facts-and-figures service for members called Sector Headlines.
Monthly updates will have key statistics and trends all in one place.
Over 20 government data sets are used to compile Sector Headlines, with topics including apprenticeships starts, new Standards published, unemployment, adult participation and much more

8. AELP Events Programme 2018-19
Future Apprenticeships Support Programme – not being funded by DfE after March 2018
AELP new programme of support launched at Spring Conference
Covers next 6 months and includes workshops, webinars and conferences
Discounts for AELP members
Programme will continue to be developed based on feedback from members and partners
All providers encouraged to feed in ideas for further improvement at

9. AELP Events Programme 2018-19
Series includes:
MIS
ILR Intermediate
ILR Advanced
Regional ILR Events
Funding Assurance Intermediate
Funding Assurance Advanced
Regional Funding Assurance Events
Inspection
Inspection of Standards
Teaching & Learning
Safeguarding & British Values
Nominee Training
Self-Assessment Training
Data in Inspection
Governance for Inspection
Funding Rules
Apprenticeship Funding Rules
Off the job training
Subcontracting rules
Employer/provider specific support

10. AELP Events Programme 2018-19
Series includes (continued):
Maths & English
New Functional Skills Curriculum
Maths and English Practitioners / Managers
EPA
Preparing for EPA (Providers)
Selecting and EPAO (Providers)
Training for EPA (Assessors)
Assessor conferences with EPAOs
Other
Apprenticeships capacity building
GDPR
New Provider Workshops
Digital Skills
Technology in FE

11. Future Apprenticeships Support
Programme
Webinars and workshops still available until the end of March – visit
Please make use of the Future Apprenticeships Toolkit!

12. Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
Seminar
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
Developing Effective HEI, FEC and ITP Delivery Partnerships 
The aim of this seminar being held on 11 April in Birmingham is to inspire providers planning to deliver Higher and Degree Apprenticeships to think differently about how they can work effectively and collaboratively with different delivery partners. The event will include 'short sharp' key notes highlighting cutting edge innovative approaches plus workshops covering quality assurance in Higher Education, partnership working, skills strategy (employer engagement) and voice of the employer / apprentice.
Click the link above to register your interest!

13. Technology Conferences
An in-depth understanding of available technology and digital solutions
A clear view on the elements of their business and delivery model that could benefit most from new technologies
An improved ability to develop a clear road map to become more effective and improve standards
A ready-made network of expert technology providers
Access to a range of AELP support services and networks
These Conferences will take place on the following dates:
Tuesday, 20 March etc. venues, Manchester
Thursday, 29 March Conference Aston, Aston University, Birmingham Monday, 23 July Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol
Tuesday, 25 September CEME Conference Centre, Rainham
Visit the AELP Website for more information and booking

14. Questions