1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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’

5. 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

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