“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 ...
Whilst it is generally well understood that compliance with Education and Skills Funding Agency’s (ESFA) funding rules and requirements is fundamental to running a successful training provider, putting those rules into practice ...
In the world of apprenticeships, the gateway is the door between the apprenticeship training and the end-point assessment. Knowing when an apprentice is gateway-ready is much more than simply checking the apprentice has obtained all ...
Behaviours are fundamental to all apprenticeships – every apprentice has to demonstrate particular behaviours to be successful at the end-point assessment (alongside knowledge and skills). But for those involved in the training, ...
This blog is written by SDN’s Strategic Associate, and CEO of Mesma, Louise Doyle. Louise takes us through deep dives, their impact and how you can use them and gives you seven top tips that will drive improvement. When a regulator ...
Sometimes, a little extra support can make a huge difference. As apprenticeship providers, we want to make sure every apprentice can succeed and show their full potential. That’s why, for those with learning difficulties or ...
Creating a safe learning environment that promotes the well-being of apprentices is fundamental for any training provider. So let’s talk about safeguarding – what do you need to know and what practical steps can you take to ...
You’ve all had to move online in some capacity over the last few years, but what about your longer-term strategy? As part of your curriculum planning, it’s vital you carefully consider how you’ll use blended learning and ...
Designing a curriculum from scratch can be an exciting project. But how can you do this in a way that’s consistent across apprenticeship standards and your curriculum teams, whilst remaining flexible to employer and apprentice needs? ...
If you deliver accessible and inclusive apprenticeships, it will impact on every aspect of your apprenticeship delivery – from leadership and management to the day-to-day interactions with each apprentice. What does this mean for those ...
