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The untapped potential of Apprentices - a drip or a cascade?. Progression to HE for Apprentices in context. Government plans to increase the numbers of Apprentices Current and future skills needs The Browne review and HE fees Quality Credit Framework.
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The untapped potential of Apprentices - a drip or a cascade?
Progression to HE for Apprentices in context • Government plans to increase the numbers of Apprentices • Current and future skills needs • The Browne review and HE fees • Quality Credit Framework
Current Apprentice progression to Higher Education is 4% (UCAS 2009). Why?
LSCAdvAnce report (2007-9) • 38% Advanced Apprentices wanted to take up higher level training within 6 months • 45% Advance Apprentices wanted to take up higher training within 3 years Mismatch between ambition and progression?
Health and Social Care Apprentices • Cornwall College and NHS have started an apprenticeship in Health and Social Care • 2 completed last year • Both only found out by own research • Both had been guided onto other level 3 courses which did not suit them • Now passionate, engaged and want to go onto HE • BUT no clear joined up progression route
Up to date information • Support • Supply
HE supply • Transition support – STEP INTO HE, • OU modules • Convergence funded Degree level short courses • Foundation degrees - 2 days a week full time • Honours degrees but with specific work experience or additional qualifications
Useful websites www.apprenticeships.org.uk http://www.swtpn.com/gallery www.open.ac.uk