1. Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011 The Apprenticeship Model in Fremantle Anne Westcott Training and NVQ Centre Manager The Apprenticeship Model in

2. Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011 The Apprenticeship Model In Fremantle The Fremantle Trust works in partnership with Care Training Solutions to deliver a unique and impressive Apprenticeship Scheme

3. Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011 Organisational Advantages of employing Apprentices Enables your business to harness fresh new talent Ensures the workforce has practical skills and qualifications that meets your business needs both now and in the future Raises the profile of careers in social care

4. Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011 Employer Research Conducted behalf of the LSC – On employing apprentices 77% felt it made them more competitive 80% felt it reduced their staff turnover 83% relied on them to provide a skilled workforce of the future 57% reported that a high proportion of their apprentices had progressed into management posts

5. Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011 Contracted Hours and Payment Fremantle employs the apprentice on a 35 hour contract Paying a salary of £3.64 per hour (national minimum wage for age group) – plus enhancements for weekend and bank holidays of £2.50 per hour (not allowed to work after 10.00pm until 18)

6. Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011 Funding for qualification Care Training Solutions draws down the government funding to facilitate the qualification and undertakes all of the administration and organising

7. Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011 Mode of delivery and Training Care Training Solutions undertake the three elements in the programme Diploma in Health and Social Care Certificate in Preparing to work in adult Social care level two Functional Skills – Maths and English level one

8. Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011 Length of Training 12 – 18 months with twice monthly release from workplace and regular visits by Care Training Solutions for the provision of underpinning knowledge

9. Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011 What happens at the end of the programme If both parties are in agreement – Apprentice and Fremantle The apprentice is given a contract at Carer level 1 This is then reviewed after six months with a view to advancement to Carer level 2

10. Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011 Helen Jeffrey – Service Manager Icknield Court – Princes Risborough 90 Bed home for Older People 3 Houses specific for Dementia Care (45 clients) 3 Houses specific for Residential Care (45 clients)

11. Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011 Expectations! They are protected Work under Fremantle Terms and Conditions of employment This is work not school

12. Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011 Benefits of employing an Apprentice Benefits to Home Age group who bring a different energy and vibrancy into the home Enthusiasm and freshness Open to new ideas

13. Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011 Benefits of employing an Apprentice Not fazed by Dementia and different behaviours Keen to learn and develop Over and above rota budget

14. Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011 Drawbacks An age group that can be outspoken Need to manage the staff with whom the apprentice works – danger of adopting task focused approach Staff attitude (somebody to do laundry- washing up etc..)

15. Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011 Success Stories Three apprentices now employed has carers – one already at level two Two almost complete – will offer position One very new – developing well

16. Good Practice Event - 23 February 2011 Will I continue to do it! Most definitely!