Apprenticeship Training Agency Recognition Application Form Date Name of ATA Name of Senior Accounting Officer Telephone/Mobile Email Name of Operational Contact Telephone/Mobile Email Website Business Address Employer Reference Number 1 Tell us about your ATA The following pages are for you to provide an outline of your ATA business model. Please ensure you answer the questions in full and attach the requested information and evidence, to support your application. * Expand ATA Comments boxes as required. Area Criteria Background to ATA ATA Comments What led to the development of your ATA? How was it developed? Legal entity Does your ATA operate as a separate business entity from an Agency funded training Provider/College? (Please ensure you have detailed the ERN on previous page) ATA Comments Provider links Describe your existing provider links and the process for selecting providers. Attach a list of Providers who provide learning to your current apprentices. Please detail any formal associations with an Agency funded Provider/College (including ownership and/or common Directorship). ATA Comments ATA Activity & Performance When did ATA activities commence? Please attach details on the number of apprenticeship starts, age profile of apprentices (16-18,19+), occupational area, framework titles, levels, progression rates and percentage of apprentices progressing into sustainable employment. Are all apprentices employed on a full time basis? ATA Comments Geographical & Sector Areas ATA Comments Describe the geographical area and sectors your ATA operates within and provide evidence of employer demand. Employer Engagement Strategy Please attach a copy of your Employer Engagement Strategy. This should include information regarding current host employers, target employers, SME activity and details of any hosting arrangements within other parts of your business. ATA Comments 2 Apprentice Employment Arrangement Tell us about your apprentice employment arrangements including use of Apprenticeship vacancies (AV), hosting arrangements and contingencies, specific arrangements for 16-18 year olds, and measures to ensure that Equality & Diversity is embedded in arrangements. Please attach a copy of your apprentice terms and conditions (or employee handbook). ATA Comments Apprenticeship Agreement Please attach a copy of an apprenticeship agreement, covering all aspects of the training and including roles and responsibilities of all parties (apprentice, host employer, provider and ATA). ATA Comments Quality Please describe how you ensure the delivery of high quality apprenticeships. Please include information regarding Information Advice and Guidancearrangements, quality management and apprentice progression to sustained employment and higher level skills. ATA Comments Financial Model Describe your financial model and how you will ensure sustainability. Please include full details of your charging policy including wage rates and utilisation of AGE. ATA Comments Employment Agency Regulations ATA Comments Tell us how your ATA complies with current Employment Agency regulations. Please include the measures you have in place to ensure continued compliance. Please make additional comments which you feel will support your application: 3 CEO Statement & Agreement Please read the following agreement and sign to confirm your acceptance and commitment. I agree that the information provided in this application form provides a true and factual representation of the ATA organisation to which I am applying for recognition and registration. I have not sought to provide misleading information with the intent of gaining ATA recognition and registration. I agree that the Agency may publish the names of Recognised ATAs on the gov.uk website, and provide these to external organisations and employers on request. In applying for ATA recognition, I confirm that the ATA organisation will: Keep the Agency updated regarding any significant changes to my organisation’s business model including expansion into new sectors and/or geographical areas Inform the Agency of a change in CEO, other key contacts and business address Ensure that the Individualised Learner Record (ILR) is completed correctly Inform the Agency of any issues likely to seriously impact on the quality of apprenticeships Provide a self-assessment report at the request of the Agency Agree to participate in the evaluation and research during the period of registration. Date: Signature: Print Name: Job Title: Please send your application and supporting evidence to ataapplications@sfa.bis.gov.uk 4