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Tripartite Reviews
This page summarises the formal assessment and review meetings required for each apprentice.
Tripartite Reviews (TPRs) are mandatory formal meetings between:
- The apprentice
- Employer representative (e.g. line manager)
- An academic member of the course team
TPRs are an Educations and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) requirement for apprenticeships and an essential support and review mechanism.
TPRs take place at least twice a year (one being within the first semester), plus one in the final year to review the readiness of the apprentice to proceed to Gateway, and can be in person or via alternative electronic platforms; good practice would involve at least one meeting in person per academic year.
purpose
The purpose of each TPR is to thoroughly review/assess and discuss:
- The progress of the apprentice to date – both in work and on their academic programme
- Confirm that the eligibility criteria continue to be met; specifically, that the apprentice is managing to achieve the minimum 20% off-the-job learning within their working week, as per the Commitment Statement
- That the apprentice is being supported effectively and any additional support needs are identified
- Any issues, barriers or opportunities for learning within the workplace are identified and solutions put in place
- Safeguarding matters, British Values and PREVENT are discussed and actions identified to resolve them where applicable
- Any (potential) changes in circumstances that could have an impact on the apprentice’s progress, or funding rule compliance, are logged and actioned
- Where required, development of the apprentice’s portfolio / e-portfolio and the extent to which the evidence meets the Standard
- Understanding of, and preparations for, the End Point Assessment (EPA)
- Any opportunities to stretch and engage the apprentice are identified and logged, to ensure they are on track for their projected outcome
- Feedback from the apprentice and workplace mentor is sought, collected and reviewed
Notes from these meetings must be made and retained as part of the Evidence Pack.
Lessons learned
Challenges with scheduling/cancelling of TPRs with employers and apprentices – be clear on the importance of TPRs and expectations of all stakeholders to engage with them the meetings, reminding them of the implications of non-compliance.
TPRs require investment of staffing resource – careful planning of TPR costs should be included in the initial costings' exercises.
To ensure TPRs are meaningful and effective, staff who attend on behalf of the employer and course team must be in a position to contribute to discussions, and bring about change where required, regarding the apprentice’s engagement and progress and overall learning, teaching and assessment arrangements/requirements.
