Ben Rowland

CEO OF AELP, author of Understanding Apprenticeships: A Student's Guide, published by Trotman.

[Ben Rowland @100kdecision]

I wonder if instead of “profit” we said “breathing space” the chancellor would have made different decisions about leaning on employer NICs to get the tax she wants. Does Govt think “profit” = “extra fat pay for bosses”, rather than as “ability to plan for next year”?

[Ben Rowland @100kdecision]

@DPJHodges Only 808 respondents and the poll has itself said it has a 3.4% margin of error.

[Ben Rowland @100kdecision]

@ShakeyStephens @PeaChannon @bmay @BraidseaQuine @Benrrowland Trying to clarify succinctly: NICs rises do not affect what many small business pay their apprentices per se, but it makes their whole business model precarious, so they are cutting employees not yet covering their own costs, like apprentices. Varies hugely by sector btw.

[Kay Burley @KayBurley]

"I'm angry and sad and shell shocked and our industry is totally done"

Toby Dicker from the Salon Employers Association shakily explains how the budget will impact businesses like his

#KayBurley SS

[FE News @FENews]

ICYMI: @AELPUK warns Growth and Skills Levy ‘vacuum’ risks employers reducing training investment | FE News https://t.co/mwYMu2X5s1
#Levy #GrowthandSkillsLevy #ApprenticeshipLevy

[Ben Rowland @100kdecision]

II love this

[FE Week @FEWeek]

🥇 In its first full inspection since the training arm was launched in 2020, Ofsted inspectors found apprentices studying 'very well-planned and taught' curriculums taught by 'highly qualified' experts.
https://t.co/3FvwOAO2S2

[AELP @AELPUK]

Please add our mini commission online survey to your ‘to do this’ this week, the deadline of COB on 9 August is fast approaching!⏲️

Our dedicated webpage includes an audio recording and some slides from our recent briefing sessions, and the survey link👇

https://t.co/GrlpI46b1A

[Stephen Evans @Stephen_EvansUK]

NEW DfE accounts suggest Government raised c£829m more from the apprenticeship levy than it spent on apprenticeships in 23-24. Levy raising more as nominal wages rise, DfE apprenticeship budget not raised in line, limiting numbers & funding rates. H/t @mbcorney

[Ben Rowland @100kdecision]

Please contribute to this evidence if you haven’t already

[AELP @AELPUK]

Our survey on the impact of the FE Workforce Levelling Up payments is still open⏲️

Please help us gather some data to understand and communicate how this has impacted you, particularly around recruitment and retention of staff👇

https://t.co/FIkFAWm0ML

[Simon Ashworth @SimonAshworth]

@JonathanBrash … and independent training providers who deliver 40k 16-19 places each year too, often to the most disadvantaged and disengaged young people. Agree very positive news and the right decision. Look forward to more news on this coming tomorrow.

[AELP @AELPUK]

A reminder to complete our mini commission on-line survey by COB on Friday 09 August.

Our dedicated webpage includes more information, including an audio recording and some slides from our recent briefing sessions, and the survey link👇

https://t.co/GrlpI46b1A

[Ben Rowland @100kdecision]

@AnneMilton @AoCDavidH @AELP Absolutely! Not convinced they’ve yet clocked the need to link with the DWP announcements earlier today yet…

[AELP @AELPUK]

We welcome the launch of Skills England today.

Our challenge to government is to ensure Skills England puts employers and providers at the heart of decision making. This is a time to be ambitious.

Read our full response here: https://t.co/K0ZOtkQ7VG

[AELP @AELPUK]

📣 There is still time to book your spot and join @SimonAshworth on Thursday's Member Exclusive Policy #AELPWebinar

Book your spot here 👇
https://t.co/zBi64urYvq

[Simon Ashworth @SimonAshworth]

Really looking forward to this session - open to non-@AELPUK members too thanks to our patron partners @OneFileUK - see booking link below #GrowthAndSkillsLevy #Apprenticeships #SkillsMeansGrowth #Flexibilities

[Ben Rowland @100kdecision]

@bphillipsonMP We are here to help. We know what really makes the difference at the frontline for employers and learners. Excited.

[Ben Rowland @100kdecision]

@theMichaelSteel @bphillipsonMP Delighted to see this!

[Ben Rowland @100kdecision]

@bphillipsonMP The exciting thing is that a series of small changes, developed with key employer bodies and providers, can turbo charge our skills provision for employers and learners. Skills England doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel, just work with people at the frontline who know.

[Simon Ashworth @SimonAshworth]

Fab to see @DarrenLeeAvery getting an opportunity to share with @JamesAsser and @Jacqui_Smith1 what apprenticeships have helped @Ldn_Ambulance achieve with their critically important workforce. Bit more flex on Skills Bootcamps could help fill even more technical roles too though

[AELP @AELPUK]

Great to see Lord Aberdare raise the need for ITPs to be represented within the new Skills England body.