Apprenticeship News

Congratulations to Bliss Charity who have been chosen at random to receive a total of £300 donation from us. We asked the public to nominate their chosen charity and we used a random wheel selector to chose the charity. Bliss Charity offers support to families and...

Have you ever asked yourself "Is an Apprenticeship right for me? We know that deciding what path to take after school can be daunting and with so much information to digest it can feel like a maze. When leaving school, teachers may only give you certain options such...

End point assessment (EPA) is an assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours that your apprentice has learned throughout an apprenticeship, which confirms that they are occupationally competent. Assessments have been designed by employers in the sector and are...

We have embedded a new module into our CMI Team Leader Supervisor Level 3 and CMI Operation/Departmental Manager Level 5 to help to provide leaders with the skills to manage a remote team. Things we cover in the module; Pro's and con's of remote working Tips on how to...

We are happy to announce that we have added two brand new Apprenticeships, Digital Marketer Level 3 and Coaching Professional Level 5 to our portfolio. Hopefully, this is an area of the business which is earmarked for development following the impact of Covid-19 and...

There are many great benefits to employers in taking on an Apprentice Save on the costs of recruitment Recruiting new staff is costly and can come with risks. Up-skilling existing staff is a great way to ensure your organisation has the capable personnel you need,...

A new employer incentive has been announced. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a “brand new bonus” for employers to hire apprentices over the next six months. Announcing the new employer incentive during his summer statement, Sunak told the House of Commons: “We...

We are proud to announce we are an approved Training Provider for the Association for Healthcare Trainers The Association of Healthcare Trainers is one of the UK’s largest non-profit membership associations for those training within the healthcare sector, dedicated to...

Apprenticeships are often misunderstood by employers. We have decided to include some top misconceptions below. Apprenticeships are only for trade occupations What do you think of if someone says the word ‘apprentice’ Many think of - Plumber, joiner, electrician,...

We are excited to announce we have added a new programme to our delivery portfolio! Healthcare Cleaning Operative Apprenticeship Skills Programme  This Apprenticeship Standard has been developed by 3EEE, Wamitab, Fidelis, Sodexo, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health...

All of our employees have been furloughed, does this mean our apprentices cannot do work towards their qualification? We will continue to deliver remote teaching and learning sessions with apprentice’s where possible without affecting official ‘furlough’ guidelines,...

Our working lives have been changing for a while now – but the emergence of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to a massive change, more uncertainty, and new challenges for many of us. We found some really useful advice from MentalHealth.Org...

Apprentices learn on the job, so they’re performing their role from the moment they start. And if you pay the apprenticeship levy, training is already paid for. It’s a no brainer. But other than filling your skills gap, what other returns do apprenticeships bring?...

Traineeships are the Government’s flagship programme which provide young people with the skills and experience that employers are looking for. They have been developed in response to research showing that young people frequently lack the knowledge and experience...

One of our learners at Anglian Home Improvements did a Podcast with her Training Advisor Gill Blake to discuss Apprenticeships. If you would like to listen to this click on the button below....

Apprenticeships are a great way to learn practical skills, earn a wage and gain a recognised qualification that can help you go further in your career. But despite their growing popularity, there are still many myths about apprenticeships that people believe to be...

Brexit news: How will apprenticeship delivery be affected after the UK has now left the EU? BREXIT news: The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020. Check the latest Transition Period information. There will be no change to eligibility for apprenticeship funding in...