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Young Apprenticeships Bill

A Bill to provide for young apprenticeships for 14 to 16 year olds; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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The Young Apprenticeships Bill would create a formal framework to offer apprenticeship-style training to 14- to 16-year-olds. It would set out how the programmes would run, who could run them (employers, schools and training providers), and what support and protections would be in place for young participants. The bill also covers connected provisions to support and regulate these arrangements.

Key Points

Establishes a framework for young apprenticeships for 14- to 16-year-olds.
Sets out roles and responsibilities for employers, schools/colleges, and training providers.
Includes safeguarding and welfare protections for participants.
Addresses funding and support arrangements, and related provisions.
Covers connected provisions needed to run the programme.

Progress

The bill is currently at the Second Reading in the House of Commons; the next step is committee stage for detailed scrutiny and any amendments.

Who is affected?

Young people aged 14 to 16Parents and guardians of those young peopleEmployers and businesses that would offer apprenticeshipsSchools, colleges and other training providersLocal authorities and education authoritiesSafeguarding and welfare organisations involved with protecting young people

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Young Apprenticeships

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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