Explanatory note

This Order, made under section 25(3) of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (“the Act”), brings the modified specification of apprenticeship standards for England into effect.

The Order specifies that the document entitled “The Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England (SASE)”, as modified, (“the document”) has effect. The modifications have been prepared and submitted by the Chief Executive of Skills Funding in accordance with the procedures in section 25(1) of the Act. The document was published by the Secretary of State on 7th March 2013 and can be found on the Government website (GOV.UK) at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/specification-of-apprenticeship-standards-for-england .

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.