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Explore the collaborative efforts between LLN National Forum and UVAC to enhance higher apprenticeships in England. Discover the strategic alliance resulting in joint framework development, involving universities, employers, Construction Skills, and more. Learn about the transferable model and positive outcomes expected by July 2011.
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The Background (last updated October 2010) • Strong alliance between LLN National Forum and UVAC • This will support the future development and sustainability of the work of the LLNs • Resulted in LLNs having membership of the UVAC Board ensuring strategic and practical alliance Jill Ward 2010
Developing Higher Apprenticeships in England:Policy Paper • Strong correlation between this paper and the recommendations from UVAC's report Progression from Vocational and Applied Learning to Higher Education in England • The paper had very positive responses. Amongst them from Construction Skills • Resulting in a plan to develop a framework for apprenticeships which includes a Foundation Degree • The outcome will be a jointly developed framework/Foundation Degree by several universities but validated separately • Development group will comprise: Universities, employers Colleges, Construction Skills, LLNs and coordinated by UVAC • Development is financed by the LLNs and will completed by July 2011 • The model is transferable to other sectors Jill Ward 2010