Explanatory note

This Order, made under section 25(3) of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22) (“the Act”), brings the modified specification of apprenticeship standards for England into effect. Section 25(3) of the Act was repealed by paragraph 12 of Schedule 1 to the Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20) other than as it applies in relation to England by virtue of provision made under section 115(9) of that Act. Such provision was made in relation to section 25(3) at article 13 of, and paragraphs 2 to 4 and 7 of the Schedule to, the Deregulation Act 2015 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2015.

This Order specifies that the document entitled “Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England (SASE)” has effect with the modifications referred to in article 2. A consolidated version of that document, incorporating all of the modifications to it, was published by the Secretary of State on 5th October 2015 with unique reference number BIS/15/572 and can be found on the government website (gov.uk) at www.gov.uk/government/publications/specification-of-apprenticeship-standards-for-england. A printed copy of the publication can be obtained by post from the Apprenticeships Directorate, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET.

The Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England specifies the requirements that must be met for recognised English frameworks to be issued under section 14(1) of the Act.

An impact assessment has not been produced for the instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.

An Explanatory Memorandum has been prepared and is available alongside this Order at www.legislation.gov.uk.