Student Apprenticeship Briefing Sheet

The Student Apprenticeship links academic study with work based skills development. The content, structure, and delivery of the SA programme will be 'tailored' by the schools and FE colleges to meet the needs of the students, training provider and partnering company. Student Apprenticeships combine practical work with a structured training programme that gives individuals a nationally recognised qualification along with the experience they need to get 'the right job within the right company'.

What is a Student Apprenticeship?

• The programme offers students selected in the spring term of Year 10 a placement for up to one day per week by the end of Year 11.
  
  
• Supported by a local training provider, college and company, the student will gain a relevant vocational qualification through their work related learning programme.
  
  
• The learning process will help students develop the skills demanded by employers within their occupation and give companies the opportunity to influence and support vocational education and training.
  
  
• The Apprenticeship will help students to make informed choices about careers, jobs and training whilst enabling them to achieve a recognised vocational qualification and some Key Skills.
  
  
• Companies involved in the programme will be able to recruit a better prepared skills force that will be relevant to their own specific requirements
  
  
• The programme will also offer a Key Skills qualification that will start students on their progression route towards a Modern Apprenticeship.

How it will work?

Students will be able to apply for a Student Apprenticeship identified by training providers and companies and will be selected through the Student Apprenticeship partnership. The school will be involved in the selection and transition period and will provide individual support for the student by attending regular review meetings with relevant partners.

Who is it for?

14 to 16 year old students in full time school education, capable of gaining a Level 1 / 2 (or equivalent) qualification by the end of Year 11. Student Apprenticeships are available in a wide range of occupational areas including: Engineering, Business Administration, Information Technology, Construction, Health and Social Care.

What Next?

On completion of the Apprenticeship students will have had the opportunity to gain qualifications and valuable experience, thus gaining an advantage in their chosen career path. The programme will equip the student to move onto an Advanced Modern Apprenticeship, potentially with their host company. Should the student choose to move into another job, additional training, or further education, they will find that the skills they have gained will be equally valid.

To find out more contact:

Sarah Fury (For General Enquiries)
Student Apprenticeship Manager
Nottinghamshire Education Business Alliance
Mansfield Business Centre
Ashfield Avenue
Mansfield
Notts NG18 2AE
Tel: 01623 404324 Mob: 07779 355483
Email: s.fury@neba.org.uk

Gill Reynolds (County LEA Schools)
14-19 Consultant
Nottinghamshire County Council
Peter Donnelly Centre
Black Scotch Lane
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire NG18 4JW
Tel: 01623 476901 Mob: 07709 398828
Email: gill.reynolds@education.nottscc.gov.uk

Louise Tatton (City Schools)
14-19 Curriculum Strategy Manager
City of Nottingham Education Department
The Sandfield Centre
Lenton
Nottingham NG7 1QH
Tel: 0115 9157888 Mob: 07947 834332
Email: louise.tatton@lea.nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Information supplied by Sarah Fury, SA Manager, NEBA, 24/11/04
NEBA website: www.neba.info