UK SBS Call for Research on the Impact of the Apprentice Rate

Tender description

The aim of this study is to gain a better understanding of the impact of the Apprentice Rate, particularly the large increase in October 2015, on the supply of, demand for, and quality of apprenticeships. The study will analyse: • the impact of the Apprentice Rate on the pay of apprentices and its distribution; • the impact of the Apprentice Rate on apprentice pay across the countries of the UK; • whether the impact of the Apprentice Rate differs by age and year of apprenticeship; and • the impact of the Apprentice Rate on provision, take-up and completion of apprenticeships. The study might also assess whether these factors vary by age, gender, industry, occupation, or apprenticeship framework. The study should also take account of any impact, particulularly on the age distribution of apprentices, from the introduction of the National Living Wage, that was announced in July 2015 and introduced in April 2016.