This resource comprises the outputs from one of a series of projects to test a range of approaches to improving and extending training and related business services for employers. STAR (Training and Consultancy) Ltd is a small private training provider specialising in training school support staff, . As public funding for this provision has reduced the company looked at how to expand their full-cost provision. They developed a distance learning delivery model, which reduced the cost of provision and therefore the course fees.

This case study shares some of the tools developed by City of Bristol College to help develop employers’ understanding of the costs and funding available to support Higher Apprenticeship delivery. It also shares how another Higher Apprenticeship pilot,

This resource relates to one of a series of collaborative development projects on the themes of Getting people into work and Apprenticeships. Each project was coordinated by a lead provider, who recruited partner providers to work together to achieve the project objectives. The West Yorkshire Learning Providers (WYLP) partnership is made up of 13 partners, nine of whom were sub-contractors to WYLP.

This is the participant pack for the English, maths and ESOL continuing professional development module 1a: Employers - Introducing functional skills.