ITS a Hair Thing - September 2023
Welcome to the September issue of ITS a Hair Thing!
End Point Assessment Success!
Huge congratulations! to Ella from Serenity Hair & Spa, Camberley and Sydney Tabor from Stone, Bournemouth who both passed their End Point Assessments in August
Congratulations! Amanda Flory Hair
Huge congratulations to Amanda and team for reaching the finals in ALL FOUR categories entered in the 2023 Salon Awards - amazing news and so well deserved!
- Best Salon
- Most Sustainable Salon
- Best Texture Salon
- Future Talent Award
Congratulations! Team Scully Scully
Following in his father's footsteps (and 10 years on from Paul Scully winning in 2013) Jacob has recently won the UK final in the Global Creative Awards for Creative Cutter! Jacob will represent the UK and Ireland in Chicago in September 2023 and Team ITS wish him the very best of luck!!
In-Salon Assessor Reflective CPD 2022-23
ACTION: In Salon Assessors will have received an email in August outlining the requirement to check that their individual CPD plan and reflective logs for the CPD year 2022-23 are complete. Reflective records will be collated from all ISAs in the Autumn by their visiting T/A, or they can be emailed directly to ten/dtl-sti//ofni. These records will be held on file as evidence for the City and Guilds External Quality Assurance visit. If you require any support with completing your reflective log, please contact your visiting ITS Trainer/Assessor or Lauren Pullen: ten/dtl-sti//nerual.
New Hairdressing Professional Standard
A reminder as published in the August issue of ITS a hair thing, that the new Hairdressing Professional standard has been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Skills (IfATE).
Download the webinar slides here and IfATE EPA plan here. In addition, please find a summary below:
The revised version was published on 23rd May 2023 and renamed to Hairdressing Professional. The funding band has been increased from £7,000 to £11,000.
The End Point Assessment will now comprise of three components:
Assessment methods
- Multiple-choice test
You will complete a multiple-choice test. It will be closed book, meaning you will not have access to any books or reference materials. The test will have 40 multiple-choice questions. You will have 60 minutes to complete it. - Practical assessment with questions
You will be observed by an independent assessor completing a set of tasks. It will last 5.5 hours. They will ask you at least 3 questions. - Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
You will have a professional professional discussion with an independent assessor. It will last 35 minutes. They will ask you at least 6 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway. You can use it to help answer the questions.
The EPAO will confirm where and when each assessment method will take place.
- An EPA window has also been introduced (typically three months).
- A merit can now be awarded as an overall grade. An apprentice can therefore now achieve a distinction, merit, pass or fail overall.
- Capped grades have been introduced - if an apprentice needs to resit or retake an assessment component, their grade will be capped at a pass.
- A resit/retake window has been introduced - the resit window is typically two months. The timescale for a retake is dependent upon how much re-training is required and is typically taken within three months.
Safeguarding Learners: Guidance for Employers
ITS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners. As an education provider, the principles and outcomes of our work are based on individual respect, the promotion of human rights, and protection from all types of abuse and neglect, including radicalisation and extremism. Similarly, the employers we work alongside also have a responsibility to the learners they employ. As an employer it is important to understand what safeguarding means to you and your business and what to do if you suspect a learner is subjected to or at risk of being exposed to harm.
ITS has a duty to ensure employers, staff and learners recognise their responsibilities by providing appropriate guidance and support. The attached guidance is intended to help you understand your responsibilities, how to be vigilant about spotting any signs of harm or potential harm and what to do about It.
How to report a concern
If you have concerns about a learner you know who has been harmed or is at risk of being harmed in any way, we will be able to offer you help and support. You can speak to any ITS team member who will refer to the ITS' Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) who is responsible for Safeguarding - Lauren Pullen ten/dtl-sti//nerual.
Maximus Support Service
ITS are partnered with Maximus to provide an Apprentice Support Service so your apprentices (and staff) have the support to overcome any difficulties they are experiencing and can remain a valuable asset to your business.
If you, (or any member of your team) are having more down days or feeling anxious in your role, you are not alone. The Access to Work Mental Health Support Service, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, is here for you.
It's easy to access and there's no cost.
Please click on the following links for details:
Maximus Mental Health Support Service Tel: 0300 4568114
Email: ku/oc/kusumixam//wta
Salon International 2023
Salon International 2023 is taking place from 14th to 16th October at Excel London. The trade show welcomes hair professionals, established salon owners, colleges as well as everyone looking to start a career in hair.
The event is a fantastic opportunity for trend spotting, inspiration, networking and learning, with your favourite brands and newcomers presenting their innovations and industry experts sharing their knowledge on the hottest industry topics.
Learn more about how to register here.
NHBF Careers at The Cutting Edge - One Year On
Last year the NHBF published its landmark Careers at the Cutting Edge: tackling the skills shortage in the hair and beauty sector report, an independent report written by Pragmatix Advisory Ltd for NHBF. It was based on a survey of 570 businesses and interviews with businesses and education providers.
The report outlined a skills crisis in the hair and beauty sector based on a series of interlinked factors across qualifications and training, recruitment and retention and financial pressures. The report was covered extensively by the hair and beauty trade press.
One year on from report, the NHBF is calling on the hair, beauty and barbering industries to further unite to continue the progress that has been made after the initial report was published.
Read the full Press Release here.
Zero Waste Week
ZeroWasteWeek - 4 to 8 September 2023, is an award-winning, grassroots annual awareness campaign that takes place online and on-the-ground.
It helps householders, businesses, organisations, schools, universities and community groups reduce landfill waste so you can save money, preserve resources and protect the environment.
Find out how your business can get involved and access free resources by selecting the following link Home - Zero Waste Week.
Sign up for the Green Growth Pledge, and commit to positive actions that will help your business reduce its carbon footprint and impact on the environment while ensuring sustainable performance.
Advanced and Creative Hair Professional - Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
The Advanced and Creative Hair Professional (ACHP) is the Level 3 progression route for apprentices following achievement of the Hair Professional - Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard (or equivalent).
*Apprentices must achieve Level 2 Functional Skills (or equivalent) before joining programme. Please contact your T/A or the ITS Office to discuss how we can support you with this.
An Advanced and Creative Hair Professional
Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals are creative, passionate, and driven professionals who work without supervision, managing themselves and others when required. They provide a quality service, whilst working to the highest standards and continuously developing their personal and professional skills.
An Advanced and Creative Hair Professional works in the hair industry, which is one of the largest, most trusted and fashion forward professions. They take ownership of their work and client lists, accept responsibility, are proactive, flexible and adaptable, plan their work and time, they aim for excellence by taking exceptional pride in their work and industry. The work environment can be varied in size, style and ambiance, from a bespoke salon, the media industry, cruise ships, product houses and manufacturers to luxury high-end hair salon. They are highly skilled and experienced individual professionals who deliver hair fashion forward trends, which are innovative styles inspired by current images and their own creativity, individual flair, imagination and interpretation.
What does the apprenticeship cover?
The apprenticeship is made up of Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours. Knowledge and skills are taught within the workplace. You will need to generate a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate the following skills:
- demonstrates professionalism by maintaining confidentiality and discretion
- researches fashion forward trends, using the results to create, plan and promote a collection of hairstyle looks that reflects their own individuality
- analyses the factors that influence the design and creation of the collection of hairstyle looks, including the target audience
- designs a range of looks to create a fashion forward collection of hairstyle looks
- maintains effective and safe methods of working
- uses and adapt a range of sectioning and cutting guidelines, creative and precision techniques and technical skills to create and enhance the collection of hairstyle looks
- carries out precision and personalised cutting tailored to individual client characteristics
- formulates imaginative creative advanced colour conversion services to change the depth and tone of the hair
- uses a range of creative finishing and dressing techniques, advanced creative colouring techniques to enhance the collection of hairstyle looks
- presents, showcases and promotes their skills though their collection of hairstyle looks via a variety of media types and platforms
- provides a smoothing strengthening service to clients
- carries out in-depth consultation and complex analysis of the hair
- uses and applies the products, tools and equipment, in accordance with legal requirements, manufacturers' instructions and salon policy
- provides advice on future services and products
- evaluates the results of the service to improve further practice
You will be taught about expected behaviours for the industry and general employment.
End point assessment is the final stage of your apprenticeship and you must pass this to achieve your apprenticeship. It is the chance to show the skills, knowledge and behaviours you have gained throughout your apprenticeship.
Typical Job Roles:
Creative hair stylists, Advanced senior stylists, Senior hair professional or Specialist technicians
Entry requirements:
Apprentices must have previously completed the Hair Professional or equivalent qualification, Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills or equivalent qualification, and be employed in a partner salon for more than 30 hours, working a full column of clients.
Duration of the apprenticeship:
Typical duration to gateway 14-22 months
Level:
3
We love to celebrate the achievements of learners and partner salons. Please let us know if you have something to share!
Congratulations! to the following apprentices who reached gateway in August:
Lucy Mann
Susie-Jayne Speke
Ellie Nash
Roisin Ashby
Congratulations! to the following apprentices who are on track to achieve timely:
Megan Wray
Lauren Ritchie
Rhiannon Martin
Connie Gillard
Kinsie James
Katie Knight
Ellie Brown
Tanika Hughes
Freya Czajka
Valentina Visioli
Sydnie Harwood
Kayleigh Punter
Dior Dunn
Bethany Doyle
Ellie Johnston
Sharna Byde
Kayleigh Garrett
Lily Murphy
Charlotte Reed
Daisy Dixon
Holly Sutcliffe
Jessica Jordan
Summer Hopkins
Chloe Ford
Welcome! to the following apprentices who joined programme in August:
Tilly Lloyd
Welcome! to the following partner salons who joined our network in August:
Sorella in Knaphill, Woking and Roby Boss in Farnborough, Hampshire.
Apprentice of the month!
Another month of incredible talent! and once again, an extremely hard task to select this month's winner. Team ITS extends huge congratulations to Tabitha Homan @ Charlie Brown, Reigate (Slide 5) who has been voted Apprentice of the Month!
Have a fantastic month!
Kind regards
Lauren Pullen
Head of Provision
Inter Training Services Ltd
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