News

DfE told to help schools promote apprenticeships more effectively

Vocational education Apprenticeships
An in-depth investigation by MPs into the future of apprenticeships has concluded that the Department for Education and schools must do more to promote apprenticeships as being on a par with university pathways.

MPs have delivered a stark reminder that there remains “an underlying assumption that vocational training is only for those unable to take an academic route”.

Members of the Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee made the comments after an investigation into the government’s apprenticeships programme.

In their report, the MPs call for the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) to be given a statutory role to raise awareness of apprenticeships in schools and says the Department for Education (DfE) must do more to help schools promote them as a viable option to students.

Last year, £1.2 billion was invested by government in the apprenticeship programme and more than 457,000 people started training as an apprentice.

Register now, read forever

Thank you for visiting SecEd and reading some of our content for professionals in secondary education. Register now for free to get unlimited access to all content.

What's included:

  • Unlimited access to news, best practice articles and podcast

  • New content and e-bulletins delivered straight to your inbox every Monday and Thursday

Register

Already have an account? Sign in here