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Take 5: The 5% Club Podcast

Take 5: The 5% Club Podcast

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Take Five is The 5% Club’s podcast series designed to spark meaningful conversations about skills, apprenticeships and earn-and-learn pathways — in a format that respects one thing we all value: time.

Take Five delivers sharp, engaging discussions in just 24 minutes — 5% of your working day — making it easy to stay informed, inspired and connected to what’s really happening across the skills landscape.

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  • Take 5: Phil Smith CBE, Chair Skills England, Episode 3 - Apprenticeship Assessment Reforms
    Mar 30 2026

    In this episode of Take Five, Phil Smith, Chair of Skills England, joins us to discuss the recent apprenticeship assessment reforms and what they mean for employers across sectors.

    We explore the rationale behind the changes, how the reforms aim to create a more streamlined and responsive system, and the role employers are playing in shaping assessment approaches that better reflect workplace realities. The discussion focuses on how these changes support productivity, workforce development and the delivery of high-quality apprenticeship experiences.

    This episode provides clarity on the direction of reform and reassurance for employers navigating changes to the apprenticeship system.

    Further detail on the apprenticeship assessment reforms can be found here:
    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-funding-rules-2025-to-2026/changes-to-apprenticeship-assessment-2025-to-2026

    Employers who wish to contribute to Skills England’s Expert Groups can do so through relevant sector or membership bodies such as The 5% Club, or by contacting Skills England directly at: expertnetwork.skillsengland@education.gov.uk

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    22 m
  • Take 5: Phil Smith CBE, Chair Skills England, Episode 3: Apprenticeship Assessment Reforms
    Mar 30 2026

    In this episode of Take Five, Phil Smith, Chair of Skills England, joins us to discuss the recent apprenticeship assessment reforms and what they mean for employers across sectors.

    We explore the rationale behind the changes, how the reforms aim to create a more streamlined and responsive system, and the role employers are playing in shaping assessment approaches that better reflect workplace realities. The discussion focuses on how these changes support productivity, workforce development and the delivery of high-quality apprenticeship experiences.

    This episode provides clarity on the direction of reform and reassurance for employers navigating changes to the apprenticeship system.

    Further detail on the apprenticeship assessment reforms can be found here:
    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-funding-rules-2025-to-2026/changes-to-apprenticeship-assessment-2025-to-2026

    Employers who wish to contribute to Skills England’s Expert Groups can do so through relevant sector or membership bodies such as The 5% Club, or by contacting Skills England directly at: expertnetwork.skillsengland@education.gov.uk

    To learn more about The 5% Club, visit: https://www.5percentclub.org.uk

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    22 m
  • Take 5: Phil Smith CBE, Chair Skills England, Episode 2, Youth Guarantee
    Mar 26 2026

    In this episode of Take Five, we are joined by Phil Smith, Chair of Skills England, to explore the Government’s Youth Guarantee and the recent announcements aimed at reducing youth unemployment and expanding access to apprenticeships.

    We discuss the strategic ambition behind the Youth Guarantee, the role employers can play in creating more opportunities for young people, and the new incentive structures designed to support businesses in recruiting and developing early-career talent. The conversation focuses on how employers can respond to these changes and what this means for workforce planning and long-term skills investment.

    This episode provides practical insight into the direction of travel for skills policy and the opportunity for employers to take a leading role in shaping the future workforce.

    You can read the Government’s announcement on the Youth Guarantee and new employment drive here:
    https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-employment-drive-to-help-unlock-200000-new-jobs-and-apprenticeships-for-next-generation

    Employers interested in contributing to the development of Skills England’s Expert Groups can express interest through relevant sector or membership bodies, including The 5% Club, or by contacting Skills England directly at: expertnetwork.skillsengland@education.gov.uk

    To find out more about The 5% Club and how to get involved, visit: https://www.5percentclub.org.uk

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    27 m
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