Gateway is a critical milestone in all apprenticeships where trainers and employers assess the competence of their apprentices and prepare them for end-point assessment (EPA). It usually involves an intense period of activity which can ...
There are a lot of rules in apprenticeships. What’s more, they impact on every member of staff involved in apprenticeships – from business development, administration, operational delivery to quality and governance. So, what does this ...
If you are a senior manager for an apprenticeship provider, compliance can sometimes be viewed as “that bit you do to make sure you get paid.” Compliance isn’t just about crossing the T’s and dotting the I’s or making sure a ...
T Levels are the government’s flagship technical education programme, combining in-classroom learning and a substantial industry placement. Hosting industry placements will help you fill skills gaps, bring young talent to your ...
The pandemic threw so much apprenticeship delivery online in a short space of time that providers should be applauded for getting to grips with new technology and ways of working quickly, while ensuring safeguarding issues were ...
A new year always provides an opportunity to reflect on what’s gone well over the last twelve months and what changes can be made in the next twelve months to improve things still further. How we sell our apprenticeship provision to ...
Apprenticeships require a good deal of investment from all parties, including learners, training providers and employers, all looking for a successful outcome, whether that is to improve Ofsted ratings, career prospects, or whether it ...
This blog is written by SDN Strategic Associate, Karen Kelly, who supports Governor teams at a wide range of training providers across England. Learn more about Karen on our ‘About Us’ page. While governance is increasingly ...
Today, a major training needs analysis survey is being launched, giving those involved in the delivery of apprenticeships the opportunity to shape the support they will be offered through the Apprenticeship Workforce Development ...
“I want us to be the first-choice provider for anyone in the health and care field and to get to grade one outstanding within three to five years.” Sarah and the PMA team are on a mission. But it’s not been an easy journey. We’ve ...
