Written question asked by Stephen O'Brien (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 April 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 April 2009. It was answered by Sarah McCarthy-Fry (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 May 2009 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Apprentices

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what the role and responsibilities are of local colleges in delivery of the apprenticeship programme for 16 to 18 year-olds.

Answer: Further education colleges are important delivery partners in achieving our ambitions for 16 to 18-year-old Apprentices. Where a local college is contracted by the Learning and Skills Council to deliver the Apprenticeship programme they, along with other training providers, work with employers and their Apprentices to deliver the training both on the job and at the college. The college will ensure the young person receives the training, work experience and personal support required to achieve the Apprenticeship framework—the detail of which is determined by Sector Skills Councils or Standard Setting Bodies in conjunction with employers in their sector. Colleges may also be involved in delivering components of Apprenticeship frameworks on behalf of other training providers and employers.

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