Apprenticeships 4 England Apprenticeship Employer Awards 2016 are to reward

Businesses, who have excelled in contributing to the development of Apprenticeship

programmes in England.

This award recognises and celebrates the employer’s commitment to developing their workforce through

Apprenticeships and supporting their employees during their training.Entries should demonstrate how the approach taken by your organisation in the delivery of

Apprenticeships:Has a focus on the learner.

Has had a significant impact on learner performance.Has seen your Apprenticeship programme developed in line with your organisational aims and

objectives.Has seen you offer additional support and resource (above that expected of a similar sized

organisation) toensure that learners achieve the aims of their Apprenticeship programme.

Has seen you develop an Apprenticeship programme which seek to address the additional needs of the widercommunity.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIATo apply for this award you must:

Be committed to employing and training individuals through Apprenticeship programmes.Demonstrate a significant contribution or commitment to the Apprenticeship programme.

Show an innovative or dynamic approach to the delivery of Apprenticeships.Have Apprenticeships embedded and/or integrated into the training plan and ethos of

theorganisation.Finalists of the Apprenticeship 4 England business remploy of the Year Award categories

will each be invited to attend the prestigious black tie award ceremony which will be

held at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London on the evening of 25th Feb 2016Winners will also receive a specially designed trophy at the Awards.

The Awards are sponsored by SmartAssessor.

Categories of Entry Micro Employer of the Year (1-10 employees) Employer of the Year Award (11-100 employees) Employer of the Year (101 -500 employees) Employer of the Year (501-750 employers) Employer of the Year (751-2000 employees)  Employer of the Year (2001-4999 employees) Macro Employer of the Year (5000+ employees)

The Awards are free to enter and the closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12.00 (noon) Nov 25th 2015

These award recognises the significant contribution made by Training providers/Colleges and Businessesin supporting and delivering apprenticeships in England.

Entries should demonstrate how the approach taken by your organisation in the delivery of Apprenticeships:

APPLICATION FORM To be completed by the Employer) Please complete all sections

Name of OrganisationContact Name (for application queriesPosition/Job TitleAddress:PostcodeTelephone NoMobileNo:Email Address

Category of Entry Micro Employer of the Year (1-10 employees) Employer of the Year Award (11-100 employees) Employer of the Year (101 -500 employees) Employer of the Year (501-750 employers) Employer of the Year (751-2000 employees)  Employer of the Year (2001-4999 employees) Macro Employer of the Year (5000+ employees)

Please list category of entry:

If this is a joint application please could you print below Names you would like on the Award

Your SubmissionYou are requested to structure your submission in a way that covers the sections below. Each section will be reviewed by the judges during the short-listing phase and the submission will be scored.

Please ensure that you observe the strict word count criteria below.

Please provide a brief description of your organisation(up to 250 words).You might think of including:

•You might think of including: Information on your organisation’s aims and objectives. Information on your organisation’s structure (inc. the total number of employees). Information on your organisation’s approach to learning and development (inc. Investor

in People status).

Q1 Please provide the name of your training provider and contact details.

How many apprentices do you currently employ in your organisation? How long has your Apprenticeship programme been running? How many apprentices have you recruited over the last 5 years? Which Apprenticeship frameworks are currently delivered within your organisation?

(Information on the Apprenticeship programme linked to other organisational objectivesUp to 250 words).

Q1a. Please explain why the Apprenticeship programme was established within your organisation(up to 400 words).

You might think of including: Information on the identified business need that was required to be met by the

Apprenticeship programme. Information on your expected outcomes for the Apprenticeship programme. Information on the Apprenticeship programme linked to other organisational objectives

Up to 400 words

Q2. Please explain the approach that has been taken in development and delivery of the Apprenticeshipprogramme within your organisation (up to 400 words).

You might think of including: Information (and examples) of any innovative practices (including the use of new

technologies) that have been embedded within the Apprenticeship programme. Information on any collaborative work which has been undertaken with external

stakeholders in the development and delivery of the Apprenticeship programme. Information on the support and resource that is made available to apprentices whilst on

the Apprenticeship programme.

Up to 400 words

Q3. Please explain the outcomes that have been/are being achieved as a result of the Apprenticeships

programme within your organisation (up to 400 words).

You might think of including: Information (and examples) on how the Apprenticeship programme has had a direct

benefit to the apprentices, and how this impacts on their performance. Information (and examples) on how the Apprenticeship programme has had a direct (or

indirect) benefit to the organisation, and how this impacts on performance. Information on the plans you have in place to ensure the sustainability of the

Apprenticeship programme.

Up to 400 words

Q4. Please explain your organisation’s approach to the delivery of Apprenticeship programmes which has seen you seek to address a wider community need (up to 400 words).

You might think of including: Information (and examples) on initiatives you have introduced to engage individuals

onto an Apprenticeship programme. Information (and examples) of initiatives and/or programmes you have developed to

assist apprentices whilst on their Apprenticeship. Information (and examples) on how you have linked your Apprenticeship programme to

other initiatives/programmes at a local, regional or national level

Up to 400 words

This section is to be completed by the learning provider.Q5. Why, in your opinion, should this organisation be considered for an Apprenticeship Employer of the Year Award? (up to 250 words).

You might think of including: Information (and examples) on how the organisation has developed and delivered its Apprenticeship programme, ensuring that not only does it link to organisational aims and objectives, but also provides

wider benefits for apprentices. Information on the level of collaborative work undertaken by the organisation in the development and

delivery of their Apprenticeship programme. Information (and examples) of how the organisation links the Apprenticeship programme to other local, regional and national needs.

Up to 250 words

Learning Provider/ Senior Manager/Director: Organisation:Address Position: Signature: Date (DD/MM/YYYY):

.To be completed by a Senior Manager and/or Director within the Apprenticeship Employer organisation.Organisation:=

Name of Senior Manager/Director:Date (DD/MM/YYYY

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We(Insert full organisation name)wish to be considered for the Apprenticeship Employer of the Year Awards, and confirm that the details given in this application are accurate.

In entering for the Apprenticeship Employer of the Year Award, we agree to take part in any publicity concerning the Apprenticeship 4 England Awards including, but not limited to, photos, filming and the development of case studies.

We understand that as part of the publicity of the Apprenticeship 4 England Awards, press releases will be made before, during and after the event. Furthermore, if selected as a Finalist we will ensure that a representative will attend the Awards Ceremony on your behalf

Completed FormsAll completed forms to be forwarded via email to: awards@apprenticeships4england.comAll entries will be treated in the strictest confidence Information.Entries and supporting information cannot be returned.

JudgingThere are only a few rules that apply to the Apprenticeship 4 England Training Provide Awards, these are:

•All application forms must be received by 12.00 (noon) on 25th Nov 2015•Incomplete or late application forms will not be considered.•The Judges’ decision is final and no correspondence or discussion will be entered into.

Finalists will be notified by email and telephone, no later than 3rd week Jan 2016

What is the judging process?All completed entries will be assessed by an independent panel of judges under the chairmanship of TBC, the panel will then prepare a shortlist of Winners for each award. Finalist will be notified 3rd week of Jan .2016

We wish you the best of luck with your entry!