SDN has worked with over 1,500 apprenticeship training providers and 9,000 staff to launch, adapt and improve their apprenticeship provision.
From strategy, leadership and management, to detailed curriculum planning and staff training, our team have been at the forefront of helping providers to deliver apprenticeship standards.
We can help you
- Set up and become an approved apprenticeship provider (Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register – APAR)
- Establish robust compliance and audit systems
- Develop curriculum and delivery materials for new standards
- Design robust initial and formative assessments, and progress reviews
- Prepare apprentices for the gateway and end-point assessment
- Train front-line staff and managers for their changing roles
- Develop effective business development and marketing approaches
- Improve the quality of your provision
Why work with us?
Impartial
We’re trusted by apprenticeship providers because we’re impartial, and lead in our knowledge and specialist skills. We bring together the right people to make sure you are supported by the best.
Experienced
We draw on our experience with thousands of apprenticeship providers, their staff, and government, to help you launch, adapt and improve your provision. We’ve also worked with 80 of the trailblazer employer groups.
Practical
Our focus is on helping you take action. We’ll give you the knowledge and clarity you need whilst providing you with the tools to make real progress and deliver high-quality training.
Meet our team of specialists
Chris Cherry
Curriculum, training and end-point assessment
Louise Doyle
Quality improvement
David Lockhart-Hawkins
Funding and compliance
Karen Kelly
Provider / business development and governance
Anna Sutton
Provider / business development and governance
Mandy Crawford-Lee
Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
Carole Loader
Quality improvement
Breda Lyne
Curriculum, teaching and learning
Alison Sumpter
Business development / employer relationship
Wendy Wilkinson
Curriculum, teaching and learning
