Future of apprenticeships in England: Richard Review next steps
Consults on practical steps to implement the Richard Review of Apprenticeships recommendations.
The government has published this consultation in response to Doug Richard’s independent Review of Apprenticeships. It sets out our long term vision for apprenticeships, together with our proposals for achieving this.
The ‘Richard Review of Apprenticeships’, published in November 2012, looked at how apprenticeships in England can meet the needs of the changing economy. Our response accepts the Review’s assessment of the challenges and opportunities ahead. We endorse its recommendations for reform, in particular to
- place control of apprenticeships more firmly in the hands of employers
- ensure that all apprenticeships are rigorous and responsive to employers’ needs
The government’s response also launches a consultation on the practical steps needed to turn our vision into reality. We invite contributions from anyone who is interested in the future of apprenticeships by 22 May 2013.
We will carefully consider responses over the summer and will confirm our future approach and implementation plan in autumn 2013.