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Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill

I support these amendments. It is difficult for us to realise how confusing the world of education can seem to employers, particularly small and medium enterprises. We move the goalposts and the names and nature of qualifications far too fast for the average busy and preoccupied employer to understand. When a young person presents themselves for employment, the employer will look at the information that they provide and the certificate that they have achieved. If they can recognise something that gives them confidence—from the sector skills council, the previous employer, the further education college or whatever piece of information it is—they will say, "Yes, these people have said you are okay, so I know you are okay". That is important. Just a basic statement that you have achieved an apprenticeship is not enough for the average employer. They need to have something that explains to them exactly what it means, so I strongly support all three amendments in the group.