Mini Commission # 1 – Functional Skills
To assess the impact and damage of current Functional Skills policy within apprenticeships, and the argument for change of approach
Although increased funding and reformed qualifications were introduced to improve the learner, employer and provider experience of Functional Skills during an apprenticeship, there is a strong need to consider other factors and barriers that impact on a learner’s ability to achieve them and, ultimately, their apprenticeship.
This mini commission will take into account the impact provider evidence on:
- Number of apprentices current PPED as a result of FSQs
- Number of apprentices who ended up withdrawing as a result of FSQs
- How and to what extent has the entry criteria evolved to exclude individuals due to FSQ policy
- The mental health impact of FSQ policy on both apprentices and delivery staff
Mini Commission # 1 – Functional Skills - Information Briefing
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Recent related articles:
AELP welcomes new apprenticeship flexibilities, including Functional Skills requirements
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Burghart sets ‘ambitious’ apprentice achievement rate target and announces feedback tool drop-outs
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Functional skills funding uplift brought forward to January 2024
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Reevaluating Functional Skills Qualifications: Addressing Challenges and Exploring Solutions
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