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Youth apprenticeships: Key policy developments

In 2017, the government introduced an apprenticeship levy – a charge to an employer of 0.5 per cent of their annual pay bill if it is more than £3m – which is used to fund the training of apprentices.

Special Report: Youth Apprenticeships

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  • Thursday, February 29, 2024
  • | CYP Now
Apprenticeships are a crucial route to work for many disadvantaged young people but recent changes to how they are funded have seen the number of placements fall significantly leading to calls for reform.

Access to Youth Work: Special Report

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  • Tuesday, October 24, 2023
  • | CYP Now
After decade of decline, there are signs that increased investment in youth services and attention by policymakers will boost provision and the workforce to meet a growing demand from young people.

World of work made open to all

Supported employment schemes give young people with additional needs access to valuable work opportunities. Joanne Parkes speaks to sector experts and providers to explore the keys to success.

Inspections Clinic: Young inspection volunteers

Regulators can get a better insight into young people's experience of services by involving them in inspections. Jo Stephenson looks at how Scotland's Care Inspectorate is recruiting young inspectors.

Award winners show what sets them apart

Since their launch in 2005, the Children & Young People Now Awards have forged a reputation as being the gold standard for services supporting children, young people and families.

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