March 2022
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This conference assessed the future for degree apprenticeships in England in the context of the pandemic.
It was an opportunity to consider the way forward for proposals from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) aimed at improving degree apprenticeship development, approval, and how well they work for both apprentices and employers.
There was also discussion on the impact of the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill, the outlook for Ofsted inspections of level 6 and 7 apprenticeships and their role in driving up standards, as well as further approaches that could be taken to improve provision.
We were pleased to be able to include keynote contributions from Mandy Crawford-Lee, Chief Executive, University Vocational Awards Council; John Cope, Director, Strategy, Policy & Public Affairs, UCAS; and Dr Lucy Jones, Vice Principal, Academic Development, Anglia Ruskin University - Peterborough
Overall, the agenda was structured to bring out latest thinking on:
- priorities for delivery in the context of the pandemic - including the future for blended and flexible provision
- driving standards and quality in provision - and the role of Ofsted inspections
- regional economies - how degree apprenticeships can be tailored to cater to regional priorities
- the applications and admissions process - priorities for development and improvement
- branding and awareness - creating a distinct identity for degree apprenticeships
The conference was an opportunity for stakeholders to consider the issues alongside key policy officials who attended from DfE; the IATE; Cabinet Office; CAFRE; the DfE, ROI; DIT; the Department for the Economy, NI; the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, ROI; DfT; DWP; HMRC; UK Space Agency; VOA; and the Welsh government.
