English Apprenticeship Agreement

Approved English Apprenticeship Agreement

This Approved English Apprenticeship Agreement is a comprehensive employment agreement designed for employers taking on apprentices in England who are working towards an approved apprenticeship standard.

The agreement is structured as a contract of employment and covers the apprentice’s main terms and conditions, including their role, apprenticeship standard, training arrangements, working hours, salary, holiday entitlement, sickness absence, pension, notice and termination arrangements, confidentiality, data protection and right to work requirements.

It also includes provisions specifically addressing the apprenticeship itself, including the apprentice’s training, attendance at required courses, supervision and mentoring, responsibilities of both the employer and apprentice, and the employer’s responsibilities for supporting the apprentice throughout their training.

Key Features

• Designed for apprentices undertaking an approved apprenticeship standard in England
• Covers the main terms and conditions of employment
• Includes provisions for apprenticeship training and attendance
• Covers working hours, overtime and rest requirements
• Includes salary and benefits provisions
• Covers holiday entitlement and sickness absence
• Includes provisions for other family-related paid leave
• Covers pension arrangements and collective agreements
• Includes grievance and disciplinary procedure provisions
• Sets out notice and termination arrangements
• Includes employer and apprentice responsibilities
• Covers confidentiality and data protection
• Includes right to work provisions
• Optional clauses are included for apprentices under 18
• Includes signature sections for the employer and apprentice, with an optional parent/guardian signature
  The agreement contains editable placeholders throughout, allowing employers to tailor the document to the individual apprentice, apprenticeship standard, training provider, working arrangements, pay and company policies.

This agreement is intended specifically for apprentices in England working towards an approved apprenticeship standard. It should be completed and adapted to reflect the employer’s particular circumstances before being issued to an apprentice.

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