GMLPF 2015 Spring Forum Content GMLPF Schools Strategy GMLPF Membership Services Skills Devolution Apprenticeship Reform GMLPF Spring Forum 2015 Membership Services Membership Services Support ID: 263829
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WelcomeGMLPF 2015 Spring ForumSlide2
ContentGMLPF Schools StrategyGMLPF Membership ServicesSkills DevolutionApprenticeship ReformSlide3
GMLPFSpring Forum 2015Membership ServicesSlide4
Membership ServicesSupport ambitions of membershipDedicated staff Structured calendar/programme of supportSlide5
Membership ServicesAssisting growth and evolutionValue added services: Consultancy supportBusiness developmentC
onsortium developmentSlide6
Membership ServicesPipeline activity:Assurance Programme - Summer 2015Challenge Fund - Autumn 2015Slide7
Questions for DiscussionQualityWhat areas are of critical importance?What can GMLPF do to assist?Business Support/DevelopmentWhat would a support programme offer?What type of approach?Maths and EnglishWhat are the challenges?What can GMLPF contribute?Slide8
GMLPFSpring Forum 2015Skills DevolutionSlide9
Skills Devolution - BackgroundCore Cities London Government financial devolution Combined Authorities Adonis Review into growth Manchester devolution packageLCR City and Growth DealsSlide10
Skills Devolution – LCR askDevolve decision making on the commissioning and funding allocations of skills budgets (including adult skills, apprenticeships and study programmes) to the Liverpool City Region. With Immediate effect – (no date provided)Slide11
Skills Devolution – LCR askPerformance oversight Influence growth awards for local providers - Head Office or delivering a significant funding allocation within LCRAllowing for potential at LCR level to vary course prices based upon local economic demand. Slide12
Skills Devolution - Provider ForumSenior Leadership Group HE, FE, ILP, Vol ComSelf regulatedAnnual programme of workTerms of Reference Task and Finish GroupsSlide13
Skills Devolution – Provider ForumEvidence that the powers, freedoms and flexibilities afforded by national skills policy and guidance are deployed and influenced by local skills prioritiesDirect and measurable impact on the availability and responsiveness of local provision.Slide14
Skills Devolution – Challenges an ConsiderationsUnderstanding the ambition Determining how we can best engage Data and LMI – establishing a sound evidence base Building on past experience of devolved powers Using our expert knowledge of employers, learners and existing programmes to bring added value Slide15
Questions for DiscussionWhat additional flexibilities to AGE grants should we seek in LCR?Are there particular employer groups which are hard to engage and how might we use AGE to address this?What ‘features’ would help to achieve maximum impact?ASB - What changes to eligibility and funding of programmes would help increase progression?Growth in Level 3 and 4+ vocational provision has slowed in recent years – why is this? What would help us to achieve a better match between supply and demand at this level?What would stimulate you to grow L3/4 provision?Slide16
GMLPFSpring Forum 2015Apprenticeship ReformSlide17
Apprenticeship ReformDates back to July 2013Technical consultation - 955 of the 1459 total respondents from employers456 responses generated by NWPNJust under 200 from GMLPFJanuary 2015 ‘further detailed design work is required’ Acknowledgement of employer concerns from consultation exerciseSlide18
Apprenticeship Reform – what we know2015 budget statement confirms Apprenticeship Credit system as mechanism for routing fundingTrialled in 2014/15 and 2015/16 £1 spent by an employer, Government contribution of £25 funding levels (caps)Three incentive payments for employers:16-18 year oldsSME
CompletionThe Government will fully fund qualifications in Maths and English up to Level 2. Slide19
Apprenticeship Reform – what we don’t knowNegotiations - effectsAssessment methodsEmployer awareness
Apprenticeship agreementsOrganisational changeSlide20
Questions for DiscussionWhat are your primary concerns?How might the changes affect sectors and age groups?What can/should GMLPF do to support members through transition period
?What forms of messaging, influencing and lobbying can GMLPF develop, and who should this be targeted at?