Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 4 March 2015.
Terms of Reference
Summary
1 Introduction
Context
Our inquiry
What is an apprenticeship?
16 to 19 year-olds
Apprenticeship statistics
Background to traineeships
2 The quality and range of apprenticeship provision
The quality of apprenticeships for young people
The range of apprenticeship frameworks
The image of apprenticeships
Conclusions
3 Benefits of apprenticeships
The benefits of an apprenticeship
Quantifying benefits of different frameworks
Conclusions and recommendations
4 Engaging young people
Current levels of engagement
School attitudes towards apprenticeships
Careers advice
School outcomes
The role of Ofsted
Work experience
5 Reform of apprenticeship standards
Trailblazers
Involvement of SMEs
Employer engagement in the Trailblazer process
Ownership of standards post-Trailblazers
Ensuring quality in new apprenticeship standards
Proliferation of apprenticeship standards
Maths and English requirements
6 Reform of apprenticeship funding
Proposed funding reforms
Incentives to employ younger apprentices
Value for money following funding reforms
The apprentice minimum wage
7 Increasing employer engagement
8 Traineeships
Destination unknown
9 Conclusion
Formal Minutes
Witnesses
Published written evidence
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
