Young Apprenticeships

The Young Apprenticeships programme is a small–scale, high quality route at Key Stage 4 which allows a select number of students the opportunity to pursue a Level 2 vocational qualification alongside extended work experience within specific lines of learning.

By working closely with EBF, a training provider / college and employer, the programme offers learners the opportunity to understand more about a specific area of work / sector that is of interest to them, allowing them to explore various fields of work within the sector and learn more about progression opportunities available to them post-16.  

This Partnership shares the responsibility for the planning, monitoring and progress of the learner, with EBF arranging the practicalities of work experience and health and safety whilst ensuring that the programme is tailored to meet the needs of the schools, the learners and employers involved. 

The programme is designed for able well motivated students with good behaviour and attendance records. The aim of the programme is that 80 per cent of those enrolled  are to achieve level 2 industry specific qualifications appropriate to their chosen sector and 50 per cent are to progress onto a Post-16 Apprenticeship. Students participating in the programme will be based in school and will continue with their statutory curriculum qualifications. In addition, during the two days a week (or equivalent) that they spend on the Young Apprenticeship programme, they will work towards their level 2 vocational qualification(s). This will be taught through a combination of classroom delivery, training provision and targeted work experience.  

The programme includes 50 days work experience and much of this practical learning will be done ‘on the job’. Teachers and designated employees or trainers will share responsibility for the students’ learning through the Partnership, liaising with the respective project managers at EBF.