8 Accepted

The Government also needs to make sure that the requirement for employers interested in offering...

Conclusion
The Government also needs to make sure that the requirement for employers interested in offering fewer than 30 Kickstart roles to apply through a representative organisation does not make the scheme inaccessible to SMEs and charities.
Government Response Summary
The government highlights that gateway organisations are already in place and play a vital role in making the Kickstart scheme accessible to smaller employers, with DWP having implemented a new registration system. They state a commitment to continue adapting the scheme for maximum impact.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government Accepted
On your comments on the Kickstart scheme, I would highlight that gateway organisations, who collect bids on behalf of employers who require fewer than 30 roles, play a vital role in ensuring smaller employers find the Kickstart process easier to manage. DWP implemented a new system to allow organisations to register with the government and be included in an online list of Kickstart gateways. To date almost 500 organisations have registered as gateways, including The Federation of Small Businesses. The FSB’s National Chairman Mike Cherry said, ‘We have successfully worked with the government to develop the new Kickstart Scheme, and help small employers be part of the solution.’ As the Kickstart scheme is rolled out, the government will continue to respond and adapt to ensure it delivers the greatest impact for employers and young people.
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.9 yrs
Report published 11 Sep 2020