Response to consultation on the Richard Review of Apprenticeships
Issued by: Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and Department for Education 26 June 2012
7 September 2012
Introduction
The purpose of the Richard Review of Apprenticeships is:
- to take a medium to long term look at the future of apprenticeships in England;
- aim to identify best practice and ensure that going forward, apprenticeships meet the needs of the changing economy;
- deliver the qualifications and skills which employers need, to world class benchmarks; and
- to ensure that government is maximising the impact of public investment in apprenticeships.
The Commission has a long standing interest in apprenticeships and fully supports the apprenticeships programme, recognising the importance of this programme in raising participation of under 18s in education and training. We fully support the ambition of the Government to ensure school-leavers embark on vocational training and careers with real prospects and development opportunities.
As indicated by research undertaken for the Commission’s Triennial Review, the apprenticeship programme still has substantial equality and diversity challenges to overcome. Despite increases in the overall share of female participation, their involvement in framework sectors remains highly gendered and distributed in line with stereotypes relating to gender and occupation. In addition, there appears to be little overall change in the ethnic minority and disability participation profiles.
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Last Updated: 11 Sep 2012