Why become a member?
- ALP has negotiated real improvements for all Train to Gain providers, e.g. an increase in base funding by 3% for next 3 years
News
Worldskills Environmental Science Competition – Invitation to Launch Event on 5 September | 18 Aug 2008
Invitation to the Launch Event to be held at the TUC’s headquarters in central London at 11am on Friday, 5 September.
Invitation to the Launch Event to be held at the TUC’s headquarters in central London at 11am on Friday, 5 September.
Funding allocations - ALP briefing events held in June and July 
| 15 Aug 2008
Papers from the briefing events ALP arranged recently to explain the LSC funding allocation process are now available to all members.
| 15 Aug 2008Papers from the briefing events ALP arranged recently to explain the LSC funding allocation process are now available to all members.
Apprenticeships | 1 Aug 2008
Apprenticeships are a form of vocational learning which combines mostly work-based learning with some off-the-job learning. On the job apprentices work alongside other staff; off the job they attend a local learning provider, usually on a day release basis, working towards nationally recognised qualifications.
Apprenticeships are a form of vocational learning which combines mostly work-based learning with some off-the-job learning. On the job apprentices work alongside other staff; off the job they attend a local learning provider, usually on a day release basis, working towards nationally recognised qualifications.
Foundation Learning Tier | 1 Aug 2008
As part of its strategy for 14-19 qualifications, the Government has published proposals for a Foundation Learning Tier (FLT) which in its view will provide clear routes in the form of Progression Pathways for young people working below level 2 to achieve combinations of qualifications at Entry level and level 1 that will prepare them fully for level 2 and beyond.
As part of its strategy for 14-19 qualifications, the Government has published proposals for a Foundation Learning Tier (FLT) which in its view will provide clear routes in the form of Progression Pathways for young people working below level 2 to achieve combinations of qualifications at Entry level and level 1 that will prepare them fully for level 2 and beyond.
Train to Gain | 1 Aug 2008
Train to Gain is a flagship government training programme for England designed to meet the skills needs of employers. Publicly funded support can be provided for:
Train to Gain is a flagship government training programme for England designed to meet the skills needs of employers. Publicly funded support can be provided for:
Welfare to Work | 1 Aug 2008
The Government is aiming for Britain to achieve an employment rate of 80% and during 2008 record levels of employment at over 29 million people in employment have been achieved despite the slowdown in the economy. Under the Department for Work and Pensions, the Government operates employment programmes such as New Deal to help unemployed people back into work and Pathways to Work to help people on incapacity benefit.
The Government is aiming for Britain to achieve an employment rate of 80% and during 2008 record levels of employment at over 29 million people in employment have been achieved despite the slowdown in the economy. Under the Department for Work and Pensions, the Government operates employment programmes such as New Deal to help unemployed people back into work and Pathways to Work to help people on incapacity benefit.
Are External Verifiers and Inspectors up to speed with workforce reforms? | 24 Jul 2008
ALP has worked hard to make sure its members are up to speed with workforce reforms over the last 12 – 15 months. This culminated with definitive guidance having been developed for the WBL providers in partnership with ALP, LLUK, IfL, SVUK and DIUS.
ALP has worked hard to make sure its members are up to speed with workforce reforms over the last 12 – 15 months. This culminated with definitive guidance having been developed for the WBL providers in partnership with ALP, LLUK, IfL, SVUK and DIUS.
LSC Payments for beginning of 2008/09 | 18 Jul 2008
ALP has recently been in dialogue with the LSC regarding reports of profile payments planning to be made for the first part of the new funding year against employer responsive contracts.
ALP has recently been in dialogue with the LSC regarding reports of profile payments planning to be made for the first part of the new funding year against employer responsive contracts.
Diplomas Letter from Jim Knight MP | 2 Jul 2008
Click below for a letter from Jim Knight MP to ALP about Diplomas.
Click below for a letter from Jim Knight MP to ALP about Diplomas.
LIG Video Case Study | 1 Jul 2008
In Touch Care have produced a ‘state of the art’ visual experience for learners in Health and Social Care with funding from the Learning Innovation Grant programme.
In Touch Care have produced a ‘state of the art’ visual experience for learners in Health and Social Care with funding from the Learning Innovation Grant programme.