Making the Apprenticeship System Work for Small Businesses

This report shines a light on the impact of the apprenticeship reforms on small businesses in England. It explores the 2017 apprenticeship reforms, how they have impacted small firms and what needs to change to make the system work better. It is structured into four sections: post-reforms state of apprenticeships in small businesses in England, impact of May 2017 reforms on small businesses, training and assessment provision, and the future of apprenticeships.

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