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AELP has voiced long standing concerns about the scalability of end point assessment (EPA). To date the numbers of apprentices who have completed their end test are (at around 5,000) still relatively very small. In 2019 the numbers due to undertake their end test will see a significant ramp-up. Over time we can envisage them peaking about around 400,000-500,000 per annum if starts on apprenticeship recover to previously recorded levels. One of the main issues underpinning concerns around

Many of the new Apprenticeship standards make reference to reasonable adjustments but stipulate that you should refer to the EPAO Reasonable Adjustment Policy. Having carried out a review these differ and in some cases do not yet exist which does not give a valid, reliable and manageable approach to supporting individuals with support needs.

There have been questions raised by providers and employers about what is included in an EPA price and what has to be paid for additionally. Furthermore EPAO members have been concerned that providers and employers do not realise the expectations as to who pays for what.

Apprenticeship Off-the-Job Training – The NewCo Approach NewCo is a fictitious training provider Document Background This document has been produced by AELP as a guide to help providers and employers understand and work to the current ESFA funding rules on planning and delivering a minimum of 20% off-the-job training (OTJT). Both the ESFA and DfE have seen this guidance and provided feedback during its development.

Best Practice Guidance for a Relationship between a Prime Provider and a Subcontractor