Check against delivery. First delivered via a webinar to Captiva Learning about using Apprenticeship Levy funds in schools.
The Apprenticeship Levy: Unlocking Potential in Schools and Colleges
- Introduced in 2017
- Requires employers with annual pay bill over £3 million to contribute 0.5% towards apprenticeship training
- £180 million paid annually by schools
- Less than 22% of levy funds utilized by schools
Contribution: Employers with annual pay bill over £3 million contribute 0.5% to the levy
Digital Account: Funds are deposited into the employer's apprenticeship service account
Government Top-up: 10% government top-up on deposited funds
Expiration: Funds expire after 24 months if unused
Usage: Can be used to pay for apprenticeship training and assessment
Transfers: Up to 50% of funds can be transferred to other employers
£1000 to employers - under 25
Functional Skills
8 month apprenticeship
Level 7
Levy flex
Why Schools Should Utilise Apprenticeship Offerings
1. Staff Development
- Enhance skills of existing staff
- Provide career progression opportunities
2. Recruitment and Retention
- Address teacher shortages
- Attract diverse talent to the education sector
3. Educational Outcomes
- Improve teaching quality
- Introduce fresh perspectives and skills
4. Financial Efficiency
- Maximize use of allocated funds
- Invest in long-term workforce development
75% of School Employers (Heads or MAT CEOs) said The
new knowledge, skills and behaviours acquired by my member
of staff as a result of the apprenticeship has had a positive
impact on their ability to fulfil their job role and on the
organisation as a whole.
73% of school staff have taken on more responsibility
since starting their apprenticeship
85% of employers feel that NCE programmes meet the need of
my organisation (schools, trusts and colleges)
94% of learners would recommend NCE to their
colleagues, friends and family
Apprenticeship Offerings for Schools
**Teaching and Education**
- Teacher Apprenticeship (Level 6)
- Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
- Early Years Practitioner (Level 2)
- Early Years Educator (Level 3)
- Learning and Skills Assessor (Level 3)
- Learning and Skills Mentor
**Leadership and Management**
- School Business Professional (Level 4)
- Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6)
- Senior Leader (Level 7)
**Support Roles**
- Business Administrator (Level 3)
- Customer Service Practitioner (Level 2)
- IT Support (Level 3)
- Facilities Management (Level 3)
**Specialized Roles**
- Sports Coach (Level 4)
- PE Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
- SEND Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
- Laboratory Technician (Level 3)
**Upcoming**
- Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 5) - Coming 2025
Success Stories
Hackney Education and Hackney's Apprenticeship Network
- Offers leadership apprenticeships (Level 3 to Level 7)
- Programs for Team Leaders, Departmental Managers, and Senior Leaders
- Tailored to education sector needs
Oasis Community Learning
- Apprentice roles for Teaching Assistants, Business Administrators, and IT Technicians
- Praised by Ofsted for ambitious curriculum and practical impact
United Learning
- Nearly 3% of staff engaged in apprenticeship learning
- Successful investment in apprenticeships with support from Captiva Learning via NCE
Expanding Opportunities - Degree Apprenticeships
- New Teaching degree apprenticeship initiated
- University of Brighton selected to deliver undergraduate Teacher Degree Apprenticeship
- 50 apprenticeships in first year, increasing to 60 in the following year
- Aims to boost teacher recruitment among disadvantaged groups
Benefits of Fully Utilising the Apprenticeship Levy
- Drives social mobility
- Enhances teaching quality
- Revolutionises talent development in schools and colleges
- Addresses critical skills shortages
- Opens new pathways into the teaching profession
- Improves retention and recruitment of education staff
Strategies for Schools to Maximize Levy Utilisation
1. Appoint a senior manager for apprenticeships
2. Develop comprehensive apprenticeship strategies
3. Explore high-level apprenticeships up to degree level
4. Leverage apprenticeships for support staff
5. Collaborate with other schools to maximize levy funds
Call to Action
"The apprenticeship levy is our modern-day moonshot for education. Let's not miss this opportunity, but provide a ladder of opportunity for training and increasing retention and recruitment of education staff at the same time."
- Embrace the challenge
- Invest in the future of education
- Create a British Education Professional Development Act for our time
