"With benefits ranging from a more diverse workforce and increased employee satisfaction, through to improved retention rates and happier clients, apprenticeship programmes are a proven way to help individuals progress in their careers."

"I&L development generates direct and indirect jobs and substantial social value in the form of training and apprenticeships"

"The Apprenticeship Levy will see employers pay into a fund that can only be used for apprenticeship training, with the government committing to delivering three million more roles by 2020."