Education Scotland conducts reviews of off-the-job training in Modern Apprenticeships.

Electrical Installation

Report on external review of Modern Apprenticeship training in Electrical Installation September 2020 (PDF)

Social Services (Children and Young People) Apprenticeships

A report on the external review by Education Scotland of training in Social Services.

Social Services (Children and Young People) Apprenticeships November 2019 (PDF)

PeoplePlus Modern Apprenticeships

A follow-up report by Education Scotland about the quality of Modern Apprenticeships programmes provided by PeoplePlus.

PeoplePlus follow-up review 10 May 2019 (PDF)

Hospitality Modern Apprenticeships Report

A report on the external review by Education Scotland of training in Hospitality Modern Apprenticeships.

Hospitality Modern Apprenticeships Report March 2019 (PDF)

ICT Modern Apprenticeships Report

ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Modern Apprenticeships Report May 2018 (PDF)

Learndirect Modern Apprenticeship Report

Learndirect Modern Apprenticeship Report March 2018 (PDF)

Automotive Modern Apprenticeship Review

A report on the review of off-the-job training in Automotive Modern Apprenticeships by Education Scotland.

Education Scotland evaluated the provision of the providers’ off-the-job training between September 2016 and January 2017. Achievement rates in the majority of centres visited are in line with the national average for the sector and a few centres perform above the average. Education Scotland should continue to monitor colleges delivering automotive apprenticeships in order to support them to improve their apprentices’ achievement rates and the training experience for all their apprentices, especially those with protected characteristics and females. Education Scotland should also continue working with colleges, schools and authorities to deliver the implementation plans to meet the targets of the seven year Scottish Government Youth Employment Strategy.

Automotive Modern Apprenticeship report July 2017 (PDF)

Hairdressing Modern Apprenticeship Report

A report on the review of off-the-job training in Hairdressing Modern Apprenticeships by Education Scotland.

Overall, training providers are effective in meeting the needs of apprentices, the hairdressing industry, employers and other stakeholders. Attainment rates on MA hairdressing programmes vary considerably across centres and withdrawal rates in some centres are high. Training is delivered well in most centres and most salons are well-resourced realistic working environments that enable apprentices to develop a range of skills.

Hairdressing Modern Apprenticeship Report November 2016 (PDF)

Engineering Modern Apprenticeship Pathfinder Report

A report on the review by Education Scotland of off-the-job training in Engineering Modern Apprenticeships.

Inspectors observed learning and teaching and other important activities that impact upon the quality of the apprentice experience. These were evaluated against the four high-level principles of Outcomes and Impact, Service Delivery, Leadership and Quality Culture and Capacity to Improve; using the 12 reference quality indicators outlined in Education Scotland's External quality arrangements for the review of Modern Apprenticeship off-the-job training.

Engineering Modern Apprenticeship Pathfinder Report October 2015 (PDF)