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Status of reformed apprenticeship standards

Here you can explore how our reformed apprenticeship standards are progressing. In the dropdowns below, you’ll find information on the current status of the reformed standards and NCFE apprenticeships available.

Understanding the reform stages

  1. Skills England work begins

Skills England starts working on the reformed apprenticeship assessment plan (AAP).

  1. Expert group review

Skills England convene the expert group (previously trailblazer group) to review the draft AAP and lead-in period to allow development and preparation.

  1. Public survey

The AAP is shared for public consultation. To keep up to date with the latest Skills England live surveys, visit this page.

  1. Assessment plan published

When the AAP is finalised, Skills England will publish a ‘revised version awaiting implementation’ with an earliest start date.

Status of NCFE apprenticeship standards

Administration Assistant

Skills England implementation status: 3. Public Survey

Business Administrator

Skills England start date: December 2025

Skills England implementation status: 3. Public Survey

Employability Practitioner

Skills England implementation status: 2. Expert group review

Customer Service Practitioner

Skills England start date: March 2026

Skills England implementation status: 2. Expert group review

Customer Service Specialist

Skills England start date: February 2025

Skills England implementation status: 2. Expert group review

Fundraiser

Skills England start date: April 2026

Skills England implementation status: 3. Public Survey

Early Years Educator

Skills England start date: December 2025

Skills England implementation status: 4. Assessment plan published

Specialist Teaching Assistant

Skills England implementation status: 2. Expert group review

Adult Care Worker

Skills England start date: December 2025

Skills England implementation status: 4. Assessment plan published

NCFE update: Live

Early Intervention Practitioner

Skills England start date: February 2026

Skills England implementation status: 3. Public Survey

Lead Adult Care Worker

Skills England start date: December 2025

Skills England implementation status: 4. Assessment plan published

Dental Nurse

Skills England start date: December 2025

Skills England implementation status: 4. Assessment plan published

NCFE update: Live

Oral Health Practitioner

Skills England implementation status: 2. Expert group review

Healthcare support worker 

Skills England start date: April 2026

Skills England implementation status: 2. Expert group 

 

Data Technician

Skills England start date: December 2025

Skills England implementation status: 2. Expert group review

Community Activator Coach

Skills England start date: April 2026

Skills England implementation status: 2. Expert group review

Outdoor Activity Instructor

Skills England start date: March 2025

Sports Coach

Skills England implementation status: 2. Expert group review

Leisure Duty Manager

Skills England start date: April 2026

Skills England implementation status: 4. Assessment plan published

For the latest government announcements on apprenticeship reforms and how NCFE is responding, head to our dedicated page.  

 

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