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WBL Provider Briefing

WBL Provider Briefing. WBL Provider Briefing Date 8 July 2008. Welcome. Agenda. Welcome and introductions Machinery of Government changes National Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service (NAVMS) Current WBL & E2E 2007/8 Performance

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WBL Provider Briefing

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  1. WBL Provider Briefing

  2. WBL Provider Briefing Date 8 July 2008 Welcome

  3. Agenda • Welcome and introductions • Machinery of Government changes • National Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service (NAVMS) • Current WBL & E2E 2007/8 Performance • The new 2008/9 Demand Led Funding and recent allocations • - E2E (16-18 funding model) • - Apprenticeships (Employer Responsiveness funding model) • Questions & Answers • Tea/ coffee break

  4. Agenda Continued • Framework for Excellence requirements • Foundation Learning Tier • Big Match – September guarantee • Employer engagement campaign & Year 11 Apprenticeship Applications update on progress • Future Partnership working within the network

  5. Machinery of • Government • Changes (MOG)

  6. Machinery Of Government Changes (MOG) • June 2007 Prime Minister announced MOG changes to sharpen focus of Government and meet new and different challenges • New Departments DCSF & DIUS • DCSF (14-19) • - Young People’s Learning Agency (YPLA) • - 14-19 curriculum reform • - raising of the participation age to 18 by 2015 • - reduction of NEET • DIUS (19+ and Skills) • - Skills funding agency for adults (SFA) • - National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) • - National Employer Service (NES) • - Adult Advancement and Careers Service (AACS)

  7. 14-19 DCSF funding 19 + and Skills DIUS funding Young People’s Learning Agency Skills Funding Agency Adult Advancement & Careers Service National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) LA Clusters LA Clusters LA Clusters National Employer Service (NES) LAs LAs LAs Shared Support Services e.g. MI/data, Marketing, Finance

  8. MOG Timescales • Consultation closed 9 June 2008 – Raising Expectations: Enabling the system to deliver • September 2008 – Transitional structures for 14-19 provision begins • November 2008 – Proposals go before Parliament regarding new structures • March 2009 – sign off the shadow structures for 14-19 • April 2009 - the National Apprenticeship Service is established • September 2009 - Formal shadow structures 14-19 • September 2010 – New Structures fully in place

  9. Background 28 June 2007 announcement that 16-18 funding would be delivered through Local Authorities from 2010-2011- subject to full consultation and the necessary legislation (excluding Apprenticeship funding). Why? Puts strategic commissioningof learning for 16-18 year olds in the hands of a single body. Enables Local Authorities to take a more integrated approach to provision of all children's services. Reflects principle of local decision making Supports delivery of the full national entitlement for all young people (2013) Creates the necessary link with economic planning

  10. Role of Local Authorities • Leadership of 14 to 19 phase. • Secure collaboration of providers. • Produce commissioning plan as part of Children and Young People’s Plan. • Be accountable for outcomes/indicators. • Form sub-regional groupings to share plans, consider travel to learn patterns, specialisms, capital developments.

  11. Role of Local Authorities • Commission services for all young people • Determine commissioning and procurement approach for each General Further Education College. • Aggregate demand for Apprenticeship places and commission the National Apprenticeship Service. • Fund Providers – School Sixth Form, Sixth Form Colleges & Further Education, but Apprenticeship providers will be funded by National Apprenticeship Service.

  12. Role of Local Authorities • Come together in Regional Planning Forum with RDA, Government Office and Skills Funding Agency. • Manage provider relationship with schools with Sixth Forms, sixth Form Colleges and General Further Education Colleges • Ensure appropriate focus on quality improvement (school improvement partners, Skills Funding Agency).

  13. Young people’s LearningAgency Role • Commission GFE until sub-regional groups approved. • Contract with 3rd sector and specialist providers. • Provide data/MI/strategic analysis to commissioners. • Manage 16-19 Capital Fund. • Convene and provide executive support to Regional Planning Forum.

  14. Regional Planning Forum • Commissions National Apprenticeship Service to provide Apprenticeship places. • Signs off plans at regional level to be forwarded to Young People’s Learning Agency nationally. • Co-chaired by RDA

  15. The National Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service

  16. National ApprenticeshipService (NAS) • NAS established April 2009 • Funding and increasing Apprenticeship programme (all ages) • 16-18 still a priority – mainstream option • Apprenticeship entitlement from 2013 • National Apprenticeship field force • Contracting flexibility • Maintain a high quality programme while significantly increasing starts • National online vacancy matching system (NAVMS)

  17. NAVMS • Background • Overview of National Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service • Detail of key journeys • Benefits for key stakeholders • Overview of the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) • Implementation timetable

  18. Background • Currently no consistent national system to bring together employers with Apprenticeship vacancies and potential apprentices. • Implementation of a matching service identified as a key driver to increase participation rates in Apprenticeships (1 in 5 young people undertaking an apprenticeship each year by 2020).

  19. Background • In September 2007 the Prime Minister announced that a country-wide vacancy matching service will be rolled out. • On the 28 January 2008 government published their strategy for the future of Apprenticeships in England - World-Class Apprenticeships: Unlocking talent, building skills for all, this can be found at: http://www.dius.gov.uk/publications/world_class_apprenticeships.pdf

  20. Purpose To provide a single web based location for high quality and dynamic information on Apprenticeships for use by: employers potential apprentices, their parents/guardians learning providers those providing advice To provide powerful management information on all aspects of Apprenticeship recruitment, including for the first time demand from potential apprentices

  21. Purpose • To match potential apprentices to employers with vacancies • To track candidates’ and employers’ progress through the system and identify where intervention is needed • To record all Apprenticeships and employers offering them • More than just a “matching system”

  22. Vacancy MatchingSystem Overview • A Web based Matching System • A National system which will match candidates with employer Apprenticeship opportunities • The system will be hosted on Learning and Skills Council IT infrastructure. Web Based Matching System

  23. Vacancy MatchingSystem Overview System Support Services • A System Support Service • That will provide national system updates and modification, control access to the system and facilitate LSC reporting. Web Based Matching System

  24. Vacancy MatchingSystem Overview A Candidate Service That provides information directly to candidates making curriculum choices and to those considering an Apprenticeship at 16 and beyond. Provide Information and training to individuals who support and advise candidates on how to access the Matching Service. Candidate Services System Support Services Web Based Matching System

  25. Vacancy MatchingSystem Overview An Employer/Learning Provider Service That provides Information, guidance and training to Employers on how to make best use of the Matching Service and help potential employers to make informed choices as to which Apprenticeship opportunities they should/would advertise. Provide Information, guidance and training to Providers on how to access the Matching Service and help potential employers to make informed choices as to which Apprenticeship opportunities they should/would advertise. Candidate Services System Support Services Web Based Matching System Employer/Learning Provider Services

  26. Create “My Apprenticeship” Space Indicate communication / alert preference, email, text etc Print “Entitlement Voucher” National Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service Visits website View information on Apprenticeships Sector info. Job role Pod casts. Content rich Light touch registration Search / view & apply for opportunities Alerts sent via push technology to notify of new vacancies Full registration – completion of application form Search & view opportunities Track applications in “My Apprenticeship” Space Selection process Match successful Start Apprenticeship X no of Unsuccessful applications Help & Support Evaluation feedback from Candidates

  27. Benefits to candidates • Up to date information and case studies from the age of 12 upwards • A one stop shop for Apprenticeship, provider and employer information • Access to an interactive My Apprenticeship Space to save information and receive updates and alerts • Ability to search and apply for local, regional or national Apprenticeship vacancies (important if they are relocating)

  28. Benefits to candidates • Case studies on career paths and salaries accessible through Apprenticeships • Extensive choice in the types and availability of vacancies • Information on trends in types of vacancies available • Ability to apply, track and monitor progress of applications in real time • Easy access to additional support if required

  29. Benefits to parents • Dynamic information on Apprenticeships and progression opportunities • Access to information on regional or national Apprenticeship opportunities available • Answers to common questions regarding Apprenticeships • Guidance on how to support their son or daughter to access Apprenticeships • Raises the profile of Apprenticeships alongside other progression opportunities

  30. Employer National Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service Visits website View Information on Apprenticeships Register Interest Contact and information from NAS Vetting / contract process Create vacancies Vacancy validated by NAS Create “My Apprenticeship” Space Set up on system – logins and training and create profile Track & manage vacancy applications in Employer Space Selection process not in system but tracked and managed by system Match successful Start Apprenticeship [Data to ILR through MIAP ULN]

  31. Benefits to employers • Free recruitment service for Apprenticeships • Vast database of interested candidates to push vacancies towards • Flexibility of involvement • - hold contract and manage vacancy matching • activities • - hold contract and provider manages vacancy • matching activities • - provider holds contract and manages • vacancy matching activities with employer • having visual progress reports through the • system

  32. Benefits to employers • Quality assured Apprenticeship recruitment process • National profile of Apprenticeship opportunities • Employer can receive updates and other relevant Apprenticeship information • Access to ‘My Apprenticeship Space’ where links and relevant information can be saved in one area for ease of access • Allow links to their own recruitment websites • Candidate application details can be exported to enable sifting and integration with existing HR systems.

  33. Training Provider National Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service For new providers – opportunity to visits website View information on Apprenticeships Register Interest Contact from NAS Vetting/Contract process Vacancy validated by NAS Create vacancies Set up on system – logins and training and create profile Track & manage vacancy applications in Training Provider Space Manage and track selection process Match successful – Start Apprenticeship [Data to ILR through MIAP ULN] Management information and reporting

  34. Benefits to Learning Providers • A professional and efficient recruitment and matching service • Free vacancy advertising and matching resource • Integrated and easy to use • Additional service to sell to employers • Powerful management information and reporting • Support internal quality assurance • Reports on equality and diversity • Support achievement of key targets (Apprenticeships, September Guarantee)

  35. Managing Information Across Partners • Linking to other systems where it makes sense to • do so such as: • Unique Learner Number (ULN) • Employer Unique Identifier • Provider Information Management Systems (PIMS) • Pulling through of information which is relevant to learners, employers and providers such as Skills Accounts and Framework for Excellence

  36. Access for others • Data and statistics will be accessible on demand to key partners including: • Local Authorities to help them plan provision • Connexions / Schools • Employers • Jobcentre Plus • For the first time all Apprenticeship data will be available in one place.

  37. Benefits to those providing information, advice and guidance • Resource to enable them to support potential apprentices • Access to real Apprenticeship opportunities • Powerful information on supply and demand for Apprenticeships • Management information and reporting • Detailed information on progress and destinations of individuals

  38. National Apprenticeship Service It is recognised that the system needs to sit within a wider Apprenticeship Support structure. The new National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) will provide this structure. National Apprenticeship Service will be fully functional by April 2009 to : • take end-to-end responsibility for Apprenticeships • be a separate and distinct service within the LSC • operate at national and sub-regional level

  39. National Apprenticeship Service NAS will provide a dedicated field force: • to complement the skills brokerage service • to work with employers and Apprentices from initial interest to completion and progression • to help careers guidance staff in schools and colleges • to manage relationships with other stakeholders, including Local Authorities and Sector Skills Councils

  40. NAS and Vacancy Matching • The Vacancy Matching System will be a critical • resource to support the work of NAS by providing: • A consistent matching process, used by all employers and providers • Management information to support planning of the Apprenticeship offer • Tracking and monitoring to enable the right support at the right time to the right person • Information to support the September Guarantee

  41. Challenges • Meeting all expectations • Preserving providers’ employer data • Complementing employers’ and providers’ own systems • Maximising MIAP to minimise multiple keying • Links to other systems • Timescale

  42. Timetable

  43. Any Questions?

  44. WBL & E2E • 07/08 Performance • 08/09Allocations

  45. WBL performance and allocations 2007/08 Performance to Period 9/10 • Financial • Participation • NMS Success Rates 2008/9 Allocations/Demand-led Funding Open & Competitive Tendering (OCT) Key Challenges

  46. 07/08 FinancialPerformance (P10) • Contracted Out-turn • 16- 18 £7,758,427 £6,859,792 • 19+ £2,695,350 £2,585,606 • Total £10,453,777 £9,445,398 • Under-spend • 16-18 -£728,635 -10% • 19+ -£109,744 -4% • Total -£838,379 • E2E £2,218,578 £1,882,368 £1,929,913 • Over-spend £47,545

  47. 07/08 Participation • Targets (AiL) Contracted Actuals (P10) • 16-18 2133 2582 2315 -10% • 19+ 1190 1355 1376 +2%

  48. Comparison with 2006/7

  49. Starts Comparison

  50. Local Targets 2007/8Overall New Measures of Success P9 • Target Actual • 1. Health, public services and care 57% 65% • 3. Agriculture, horticulture & animal care 60% 57% • 4. Engineering and manuf technologies 75% 62% 5. Construction, planning & the built environment 67% 68% • 6. ICT 60% 78% • 7. Retail and commercial enterprise 60% 56% • 8. Leisure, travel and tourism 50% 38% • 9. Art, media and publishing 66% 71% • 15. Business administration and law 70% 62% • Overall Success Rate 60%

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