Summary Report: Apprenticeship and the Concept of Occupation
This report summarises findings of a study by Professors Lorna Unwin and Alison Fuller that examined the extent to which occupational identity underpins apprenticeships in England.
Education
Reports
This is the library of all our published reports and insights.
If you have any questions about a particular report, please tweet the Education team @GatsbyEd or email us info@gatsby.org.uk.
Disclaimer: The Gatsby Charitable Foundation commissions and funds research which contributes to the strengthening of the country’s science and engineering skills. The views and opinions presented in the research reports do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Gatsby Charitable Foundation.
The Over-training of apprentices by large employers in advanced manufacturing in the UK
This research by Paul Lewis examines the various models of over-training currently being used by employers, and assesses whether these models could be adopted more widely to help increase the number of high-quality science, engineering and technology-related apprenticeships.
The Richard Review - Delivering the Vision
In May 2013, in response to the government consultation on ‘The Future of Apprenticeships in England: next steps from the Richard Review’, we drafted this paper discussing how the Government’s vision for apprenticeships might be delivered in practice.
The Future of Apprenticeships in England: guidelines for applications for Gatsby support for Trailblazer development
The best apprenticeships in England compare favourably with those in countries with world leading vocational education and training systems. Gatsby believes that the Richard Review and the government’s response to it provide a compelling vision for how to build on this success. Gatsby is making funding available to support employers and professional bodies involved in the Trailblazers.
Richard Review of Apprenticeships
In September 2012 we submitted evidence to Doug Richard’s Review of Apprenticeships. Our submission may be downloaded here.
Select Committee inquiry into Apprenticeships
In February 2012 we submitted evidence to the House of Commons Business, Innovation and Skills Committee Inquiry into apprenticeships. Our submission may be downloaded here.