Beyond Apprenticeship Starts. Measuring Lasting Social Impact.
The Apprenticeship Social Value Index (ASVI) is an independent framework designed to measure, assess and recognise the social and economic value created through apprenticeships.
Supporting employers, training providers and awarding organisations to demonstrate meaningful apprenticeship outcomes.
ASVI Assessment Profile
Illustrative only- 1. Access and Opportunity20/25
- 2. Apprenticeship Quality16/20
- 3. Economic Mobility and Progression19/25
- 4. Community and Local Impact15/20
- 5. Evidence and Accountability8/10
Example total
78/100
Example data for illustration. Not representative of any organisation.
Why apprenticeship social value matters
Starts tell part of the story. Outcomes tell the rest.
Apprenticeships drive workforce development, economic mobility, local opportunity and access to skilled employment. Yet measuring apprenticeship starts alone does not fully demonstrate social impact — who accesses opportunities, who completes, and who progresses matters just as much.
Measure impact
Understand the difference apprenticeships make to individuals and communities.
Demonstrate value
Communicate credible outcomes to leadership, stakeholders and procurement teams.
Improve performance
Identify opportunities to strengthen inclusion, achievement and career progression.
The five-pillar framework
One framework. 100 points.
The assessment contains 20 measurement points across five pillars, using a 100-point scoring methodology.
PILLAR 1
Access and Opportunity
25pts
PILLAR 2
Apprenticeship Quality
20pts
PILLAR 3
Economic Mobility and Progression
25pts
PILLAR 4
Community and Local Impact
20pts
PILLAR 5
Evidence and Accountability
10pts
Accreditation levels
Recognition that reflects achievement.
Recognising organisations that meet the core ASVI standard and demonstrate credible apprenticeship social value outcomes.
Recognising organisations demonstrating stronger outcomes, established good practice and measurable continuous improvement.
Recognising organisations demonstrating exceptional performance, sustained impact and evidence-led leadership in apprenticeship social value.
Levels are awarded following independent assessment and moderation of submitted evidence.
Why 2027 matters
From 1 January 2027, social value carries more weight.
The government's updated Social Value Model (PPN 026) strengthens social value requirements for covered central government procurement, with a renewed focus on jobs, skills, apprenticeships and local employment opportunities — especially for people facing barriers to work.
Read: Why Social Value Matters in 202710%
Minimum social value weighting for covered contracts £1m to under £5m
20%
Minimum weighting for covered contracts of £5m or more
Applies to specified central government bodies and qualifying procurements. Source: PPN 026.
Demonstrate Your Apprenticeship Social Value
ASVI assessments are open to employers, training providers, awarding organisations and sector bodies. Get in touch to start your assessment.