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A package of new measures has been announced to make it easier for employers to take on large numbers of apprentices.
Firms that contract directly with the Government to train apprentices will now benefit from simplified payment, reporting and assessment requirements and will also receive better guidance to help them manage the recruitment, training and assessment of apprentices more efficiently and cost effectively.
Key aspects of the action plan for cutting red tape for employers include a pilot for over 20 large employers who have volunteered to trial “payment by outcomes” which will eliminate a number of data returns and audit requirements and providing an online plain-English toolkit for employers that clearly explains the end-to-end processes employers need to undertake for apprenticeships.
Also, streamlining contracting arrangements, a commitment to no "in year" changes to contracting arrangements, a more proportionate approach to audit and inspection - reducing preparation time for employers and greater use of electronic information, thus reducing paperwork.
Also, a more streamlined certification process.
Skills Minister John Hayes said: Hayes said: "I’m determined that more employers and learners than ever should have the opportunity to benefit from our unprecedented investment in apprenticeships. Where red tape and bureaucracy deters employers from taking on apprentices, we’ll sweep it away."
"That will give more firms access to the skills they need to thrive, creating new jobs and new growth, and it will give many more individuals better prospects and the chance to gain a real stake in society."
Further information:
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
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