Funding bands for 16 apprenticeships have been boosted by the government, so far, amid a promised review of the 100 “most-used” apprenticeship standards.
However, questions have been raised about how the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education is deciding which apprenticeships are in scope for the special review, which was pushed for by ministers, as FE Week analysis shows many involved have low starts.
As part of its “crackdown on rip-off university degrees” media push over the summer, the Department for Education committed to “updating 100 apprenticeships in sectors such as construction and healthcare, so they reflect the latest technological advancements and work better for employers and apprentices”.
The IfATE then told the FE sector it would “review the content of 100 of the most-used standards so they reflect technological developments and up-to-date technical skills”.
