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Employment status review

This review looks at the framework for determining employment status and provides a snapshot of the UK labour marke ... Show more
This review looks at the framework for determining employment status and provides a snapshot of the UK labour market in 2015. In order to gain a greater understanding of some of the issues being faced, officials were asked to consider what the UK labour market looks like and suggest ways in which government could deliver a framework that strikes the correct balance between the rights of the individual and the needs of business, supporting growth and prosperity in the 21st century. The review involved discussions with a number of stakeholders and this report represents the findings of that review.
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Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2015

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Employment; Labour market; Industry ... [+] Show more
The future of apprenticeships in England: next steps from the Richard review

The UK government has published this consultation in response to the ‘Richard review of apprenticeships’, published ... Show more
The UK government has published this consultation in response to the ‘Richard review of apprenticeships’, published in November 2012. It sets out the government’s long term vision for apprenticeships, together with proposals for achieving this. The review looked at how apprenticeships in England can meet the needs of the changing economy. This government response accepts the review’s assessment of the challenges and opportunities to come and endorses its recommendations for reform, in particular to: place control of apprenticeships more firmly in the hands of employers; and 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 this vision into reality. The government invites contributions from those interested in the future of apprenticeships by 22 May 2013. These will be considered and used to inform the government’s future approach and implementation plan in 2013.
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Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education (DfE) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: Great Britain; England; Europe

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Governance; Outcomes ... [+] Show more
Case for creation of the Office for Students: a new public body in place of the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and the Office for Fair Access (OFFA)

This business case sets out the rationale for creating a new non-departmental public body and assesses the estimate ... Show more
This business case sets out the rationale for creating a new non-departmental public body and assesses the estimated costs and benefits. Estimates are taken from the impact assessment for the Higher Education and Research Bill, which sets out detail on underlying assumptions. The white paper 'Success as a knowledge economy: teaching excellence, social mobility and student choice' sets out plans for the creation of the Office for Students (OfS). This new public body will be a new market regulator in place of the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and the Office for Fair Access (OFFA).
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Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

Date: 2016

Geographic subjects: Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Higher education; Students; Participation ... [+] Show more
Investing in skills for sustainable growth

This document sets out an investment strategy for the further education system in the UK that will deliver a truly ... Show more
This document sets out an investment strategy for the further education system in the UK that will deliver a truly lifelong approach to learning, nurturing sustainable economic growth and social renewal. The document outlines how the government plans to: reduce bureaucracy; remove unnecessary interference from intermediary agencies whether local, regional or national; streamline the organisational skills landscape; remove unnecessary regulation; and, introduce new freedoms and flexibilities. The strategy is based on three principles: (1) fairness, where those most in need are those least able to help themselves, so special attention will be paid to young people and those without basic literacy and numeracy skills; (2) shared responsibility for skill development, including government, employers and citizens; and (3) greater freedom in terms of abolishing bureaucratic impediments and trusting people to do their job.
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Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

Date: 2010

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain; England ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Government information

Subjects: Higher education; Sustainability; Economics ... [+] Show more
Adult further education: outcome based success measures: experimental data 2010/11

This publication presents experimental outcome based measures covering the destinations (into employment and learni ... Show more
This publication presents experimental outcome based measures covering the destinations (into employment and learning) and progression of post-19 learners completing funded further education training in 2010 to 2011. The measures make use of administrative datasets already held by government to observe learning and employment activity in 2011 to 2012, and prior attainment of learners to measure progression.
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Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

Date: 2014

Geographic subjects: Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Adult and community education; Higher education; Outcomes ... [+] Show more
The future of apprenticeships in England: guidance for Trailblazers: from standards to starts

Apprenticeships in England are undergoing change and a new style of apprenticeship has been developed to accommodat ... Show more
Apprenticeships in England are undergoing change and a new style of apprenticeship has been developed to accommodate the changing needs of employers, learners and providers. These new apprenticeships are known as 'Trailblazer' apprenticeships and they aim to give employers control in designing apprenticeships, increase the flexibility of delivery, simplify the funding system, and increase the effectiveness of training. A 'Trailblazer' is made up of a group of employers who work together to design new apprenticeship standards for occupations within their sectors. This set of resources provides guidance for groups of employers (Trailblazers) on proposing and developing a new apprenticeship standard. An apprenticeship standard shows what an apprentice will be doing and the skills they need. The guidance sets out the process and policy on: (1) applying to develop an apprenticeship standard; (2) drafting the standard and assessment plan; and (3) using a standard. Show less

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2015

Geographic subjects: England; Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Guide

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Skills and knowledge; Governance
The income of the self-employed

No one source of data gives a comprehensive picture of the income of the self-employed. However, by looking at a ra ... Show more
No one source of data gives a comprehensive picture of the income of the self-employed. However, by looking at a range of sources, some tentative conclusions can be formed: (1) the self-employed as a group have seen falling income since the recession; (2) but this is mostly down to the changing composition of self-employment; (3) those individuals who have been self-employed over a number of years have seen income levels sustained, although with some self-employment earnings replaced by other sources; and (4) there is little difference in overall life satisfaction levels between the self-employed and the employed.
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Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

Date: 2016

Geographic subjects: Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Income; Employment; Outcomes
Skills for sustainable growth: full report

This strategy document sets out the UK government's vision for reform of the further education and skills system in ... Show more
This strategy document sets out the UK government's vision for reform of the further education and skills system in order to improve the skills of the workforce, the performance of the economy and engagement in learning. The reform of the skills systems includes: (1) expanding the numbers of adult apprenticeships available, so by 2014-15 there will be 75,000 more adults starting than under the previous government's plans; 200,000 adults will be able to start an apprenticeship; 605 million pounds will be invested in adult apprenticeships in the 2011-12 financial year; (2) fully funding training for young adults aged from 19 up to 24 undertaking their first full level 2 ([General Certificate of Secondary Education] GCSE equivalent) or first level 3 qualification when they do not already have one; (3) fully funding basic skills courses for individuals who left school without basic reading, writing and mathematics; (4) introducing government-backed loans from 2013-14 for learners aged 24 and over undertaking level 3 or higher qualifications; (5) initiating a demand-led growth and innovation fund of up to 50 million pounds of government investment a year, to support employer-led initiatives within sectors; (6) replacing Train to Gain with an [small and medium enterprise] SME focused offer to help small employers train low-skilled staff; and (7) helping people who are on active job-seeking benefits to secure work through labour-market relevant training.
Published summary on the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills website. Show less

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

Date: 2010

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain; England ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Government information

Subjects: Sustainability; Skills and knowledge; Economics ... [+] Show more
24+ Advanced Learning Loans: specific learner groups

[This paper] reports research findings on the [UK] government's proposal for adults aged 24 and above, who study fo ... Show more
[This paper] reports research findings on the [UK] government's proposal for adults aged 24 and above, who study for qualifications at level 3 and above, to make greater contributions to the costs of their learning. The government proposes to remove grant funding for these further education learners and courses. This will allow the government to focus investment on younger and lower-qualified learners who are less likely to invest in themselves. Instead, the government will provide income-contingent loans to cover the resulting upfront costs, in line with its principles of promoting fairness and personal responsibility. These 24+ Advanced Learning Loans will be made available to new learners from the 2013 to 2014 academic year, with the first full year expected to be the 2014/15 academic year. [Department for Business, Innovation and Skills] BIS carried out an impact assessment to show the economic costs and benefits of this proposal, and an equality impact assessment to look at how the proposal will affect different types of learners. This research provides a greater understanding of four specific learner groups: those aged 40+, and particularly those out of work; those with mental or physical disabilities or learning difficulties that have particular needs regarding communication and information; those seeking to take up Advanced/Higher Apprentices; and Muslim learners. This research indicated that most learner groups are unlikely to be put off by the loans proposition, provided it is communicated effectively. It also highlighted groups which are likely to face specific issues and challenges.
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Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: BIS research paper

Subjects: Higher education; Finance; Students ... [+] Show more
Consultation on extending access to independent careers guidance: summary of consultation responses

[This report] summarises responses to the Department for Education consultation on extending access to careers guid ... Show more
[This report] summarises responses to the Department for Education consultation on extending access to careers guidance, carried out in 2012. [It] also explains the government's response, and its commitment to extend access to independent and impartial careers guidance to Year 8 pupils and to 16-18 year olds in schools and colleges.
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Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education (DfE) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2012

Geographic subjects: Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Career development; Youth; Governance