Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship funding reform in England payment mechanisms and funding principles 15 January 2015
The Government’s response to this consultation confirms that further detailed design work is needed before there can be a final decision on how the funding reforms will work in practice.
This consultation asked for views on how the Government will issue funding for apprenticeships through employers. The response outlines, that while putting employers in control of apprenticeship funding is a non- negotiable part of the reforms, it is clear from the feedback received that further detailed design work is needed before there can be a final decision on how this would work in practice. The government is committed to delivering a simple, effective funding process which works for employers of all sizes and further collaboration with the sector will take place to ensure this is achieved.
CIPP comment
In May 2014 the CIPP published their response to the Apprenticeship funding reform technical consultation. Findings from the online survey we conducted showed that the majority of CIPP members and the payroll profession as a whole did not support the PAYE model proposal. In our response we recommended that BIS dismiss the PAYE model as a solution and instead invest in a direct credit model or alternative that does not require the use of a payroll system, and that should the government decide on the PAYE model, BIS and HMRC work with the CIPP and its members to design an automated model.
The Policy Team will continue to be involved in consultation and will keep the payroll profession updated accordingly.
Apprenticeship funding; a sigh of relief? 19 March 2015
According to section 1.180 the government intend to introduce an apprenticeship voucher. Does this mean not through PAYE?
Now the policy team are making their way through the 100 plus pages of the Budget 2015 document , some really, really good news has come to light. According to section 1.180 the government intend to introduce an apprenticeship voucher. It says the new mechanism will be developed and tested with employers and providers and be ready for a 2017 implementation date. It says employers and government will make cash contributions towards the training; thus implying it will not be via PAYE and therefore RTI; Success.
The CIPP would like to thank BIS for listening to its stakeholders.
Additional 500 Modern Apprenticeship places in Scotland 19 May 2015
To mark the start of Scottish Apprenticeship Week an extra 500 apprenticeship places will be funded over the next year following a £3.8 million investment.
The funding will also be used to create more opportunities for young people still at school through work-based Foundation Apprenticeships for senior secondary pupils, which will provide industry recognised qualifications and first hand insight into the world of work.
The 500 places are the first step to expand Skills Development Scotland’s current apprentice programme from 25,000 to 30,000 by 2020.
CIPP Policy News Journal
25/04/2016, Page 16 of 453
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