Executive structure
Our business structure within Kaplan UK is supported by both our parent company Kaplan Inc and its owner Graham Holdings as well as external expertise from our advisory boards.
Graham Holdings is a listed company in the US. Kaplan Inc is its largest subsidiary which includes Kaplan UK. Kaplan Inc provides support and governance over significant decisions such as major investments.
Our Executive Leadership team is responsible for:
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Establishing our vision and purpose
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Designing and driving our strategy
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Collaborating with the External Assurance Board (EAB) and Kaplan Apprenticeship Advisory Panel (KAAP) to stay close to the needs of our clients and learners
External Assurance Board (EAB)
For apprenticeships, we have an independent EAB to provide oversight, knowledge, and strategic challenge to our programmes.
The EAB is comprised of leading experts from the Further Education and Careers Sector, including:
- The Chair of a peer provider and former director of the skills funding agency
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The Chair of Youth Employment UK and former CEO of the Association of Employers and Learning Providers, and former CEO of an independent training provider
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The Chief Operating Officer of a large peer provider
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The former CEO of Kaplan’s apprenticeships
The EAB meets at least ten times a year and receives detailed reports from Kaplan’s Apprenticeship Leadership Team.
Kaplan Apprenticeship Advisory Panel
Our Kaplan Apprenticeship Advisory Panel (KAAP), represented by current and former Kaplan apprentices, meets quarterly to continually evaluate and help improve our Apprenticeship programmes. The KAAP members are from a range of apprenticeship standards and employers.