Apprenticeships 4 England Training Provider Awards 2015 are to reward

training providers, who have excelled in contributing to the development of Apprenticeship

programmes in England.

These Awards will showcase and celebrate the achievements of those who have exceeded expectations and shown a dynamic approach to training, demonstrated initiative and enterprise, innovation and creativity, and shown an understanding of, and commitment

to the improvement of quality & skills development in the delivery of Apprenticeships.The Awards offer organisations the chance to be recognised and rewarded for

their commitment, hard work, achievements and success in deliveringApprenticeship programmes in England.

Finalists of the Apprenticeship 4 England Training Provider of the Year Award categories will each be invited to attend the prestigious black tie award ceremony which will be

held at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London on the evening of 3rd March 2015Winners will also receive a specially designed trophy at the Awards.

The Awards are sponsored by SmartAssessor.

Categories of EntryColleges Training Provider Prime

Training ProviderLarge Prime (over 2000 apprenticeships a year) Training Provider Medium l Prime (up to 1000-2.000 apprenticeships a year) Training Provider Small (up to 1000 apprenticeships a year)

Training Provider Sub Contractor

The Awards are free to enter and the closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12.00 (noon) January. 10th 2015

These award recognises the significant contribution made by Training providers/Colleges and Businessesin supporting and delivering apprenticeships in England.

Entries should demonstrate how the approach taken by your organisation in the delivery of Apprenticeships:

Has a focus on the learner.

Has had a significant impact on learner performance.

Has seen Apprenticeship programmes developed in collaboration with employers to meet their business needs.

Offers additional support and resource (above the norm) to ensure that learners and employers achieve the aims of their Apprenticeship programme.

Has seen you develop Apprenticeship programmes which seek to address the additional needs of learners and the wider community.

APPLICATION FORM To be completed by the learning provider) Please complete all sections

Name of Organisation:

……………………………………………………………………………………..Contact Name (for application queries):………………………………………………………………....Position/Job Title:...............................................................................................................................Address:.............................................................................................................................................Postcode:...........................................................................................................................................Telephone No:....................................................................................................................................MobileNo:...........................................................................................................................................Email Address:...................................................................................................................................Category of Entry……………………………………………………………………………………………

Your SubmissionYou are requested to structure your submission in a way that covers the sections below. Each section will be reviewed by the judges during the short-listing phase and the submission will be scored.

Please ensure that you observe the strict word count criteria below.

Please provide a brief description of your organisation(up to 250 words).You might think of including:

• Information on your organisation’s stated aims and objectives.• Information on your organisation’s structure (including delivery partners etc.).• Information on the breadth with which you work i.e. the sectors in which you work and theApprenticeship frameworks you deliver.

Please provide a narrative to support your published Learner Outcome Recordsfor 2012/13(up to 250 words).

You might think of including:•Information to support your trends in performance.•Information to support your success rates and how they relate to the National Comparators

(Up to 250 words).

How many apprentices do you currently have ‘in learning’ with your organisation.

Q1. Please explain your organisation’s approach to the delivery of Apprenticeship programmes from the viewpoint of the LEARNER (up to 500 words).You might think of including:•Information (and examples) on innovative and creative approaches you have taken in the deliveryofApprenticeships which have had a focus on the learner.•Information (and examples) of additional support and resources that you have provided apprenticesInorder that they can achieve their stated goals.(Up to 500 words).

Q2. Please explain your organisation’s approach to the delivery of Apprenticeship programmes from the viewpoint of the EMPLOYER(up to 500 words).

You might think of including:•Information (and examples) on innovative and creative approaches you have taken in the design anddelivery of Apprenticeship programmes on behalf of employers.•Information (and examples) on how your approach in the delivery of Apprenticeships has had a directimpact on the performance of the employer’s organisation(in relation to their aims for establishing anApprenticeship programme).

(Up to 500 words).

Q3. Please explain your organisation’s approach to the delivery of Apprenticeship programmes which has seen you seek to address a wider community need(up to 250 words).

You might think of including:•Information (and examples) on initiatives you have introduced to engage learners onto anApprenticeship programme.•Information (and examples) of initiatives and/or programmes you have developed to assist learnerswhilst on their Apprenticeship.•Information (and examples) on how you have linked your Apprenticeship programmes to otherinitiatives/programmes at a local, regional or national level

(Up to 250 words).

Q4. Why, in your opinion, should your organisation be considered for the Learning Provider of the Year Award?(up to 500 words).

You might think of including:•Information (and examples) of how you have ‘developed the supply chain’ across your organisation.•Information from any assessments made of your organisation by external organisationse.g.Ofsted,Investors in People, Awarding Bodies etc.•Information (and examples) of how you link your Apprenticeship programmes to other local, regional andnational initiatives and programmes.•Information (and examples) of how your organisation assists in promoting and developing the wider skillsagenda in England

(Up to 500 words).

To be completed by a Senior Manager and/or Director within the organisation.Organisation:........................................................................................................................................Name of Senior Manager/Director:

.......................................................................................................Date (DD/MM/YYYY):...........................................

If you are completing this form electronically in Adobe Acrobat The Signature box must contain yourname as well as checking this box .

We(Insert full organisation name)wish to be considered for the Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year Awards, and confirm that the details given in this application are accurate.

In entering for the Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year Award, we agree to take part in any publicity concerning the Apprenticeship 4 England Training Provider Awards including, but not limited to, photos, filming and the development of case studies.

We understand that as part of the publicity of the Apprenticeship 4 England Awards, press releases will be made before, during and after the event. Furthermore, if selected as a Finalist we will ensure that a representative will attend the Awards Ceremony on your behalf

Completed FormsAll completed forms to be forwarded via email to: awards@apprenticeships4england.comAll entries will be treated in the strictest confidence Information.Entries and supporting information cannot be returned.

JudgingThere are only a few rules that apply to the Apprenticeship 4 England Training Provide Awards, these are:

•All application forms must be received by 12.00 (noon) on 10th January 2015.•Incomplete or late application forms will not be considered.•The Judges’ decision is final and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.

Finalists will be notified by email and telephone, no later than 1st week February 2015

What is the judging process?All completed entries will be assessed by an independent panel of judges under the chairmanship of TBC, the panel will then prepare a shortlist of Finalists for each award. Finalist will be notified 2nd week of February.2015

We wish you the best of luck with your entry!