November 2023

Before an apprentice starts their apprenticeship, their prior learning and experience must be assessed. This ensures that they are eligible to undertake the…

The Level 6 Occupational Therapist apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 7th December 2018. Occupational therapists work across a range of settings,…

Learners who are disabled, or have a disability, learning difference, or long term health condition may be able to access additional support in…

The Care Certificate Celebration Day is taking place on 5th December. Care Certificate Celebration Day was created to celebrate the Care Certificate…

Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. We are…

HASO is the best place to navigate apprenticeships and technical education in the health sector.  We are constantly trying to improve…

The Level 6 Physiotherapist apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 18th December 2018. Physiotherapy is a science-based profession. They…

We are putting together information packs to help employers and potential apprentices navigate apprenticeships. Today we are publishing the Speech and…

In November 2023 the General Dental Council (GDC) published ‘The Safe Practitioner: A Framework of behaviours and outcomes for dental professional education’ as…

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) are seeking views from providers and employers on the potential new Occupational Specialism in Diagnostic…

The Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship standard was approved for delivery on 19th May 2016. The Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker…

The Department for Education and SDN (Strategic Development Network) are hosting a webinar for those in the health and social care sector, exploring…

Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. We are highlighting…

Did you know that 23rd November is Nursing Support Workers’ Day and 24th November is Maternity Support Workers…

The Level 6 Podiatrist (Degree) (HCPC 2022) apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 14th May 2018. Podiatrists (also known as chiropodists) are…

The Family and Systemic Psychotherapist Trailblazer Group are pleased to announce that they have opened a consultation on the draft apprenticeship standard…

Nominations are open for this year’s Our Health Heroes Awards, delivered by Skills for Health. Nearly half of the healthcare workforce is made up of…

Every 6 weeks Trailblazer groups make submissions of Proposals, Standards and Assessment plans to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. The Institute…

The Apprenticeship Off the Job Training Guide was updated in October to reflect the 2023/2024 Funding rules. This guide takes you through what off-the-job…

Following on from the success of the first webinar in June, book your spot to hear from Lucy Hunte (National Programme Manager, Apprenticeships…

Did you know that 6th to 11th November is Green Careers Week! Green Careers Week is organised by National Careers Week….

The 2023 Adult Learning Awards took place on Thursday, 2nd November 2023 at City Hall in London. These awards are a key part…

Entries are now open for the Apprentices in Action Special Recognition Award. The Apprentices in Action (AiA) campaign continues to play an important role in celebrating the achievements of apprentices around the…

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) have announced two new board members. Jane Hadfield and Mark McClennon have been appointed by the Secretary…

A decade after the publication of a landmark review of the health and social care clinical support workforce, a new study of this…

The Department for Education has published its list of providers taking part in the expert apprenticeship training provider pilot. The list shows the…

Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. We are highlighting…

The Level 7 Advanced Clinical Practitioner (integrated degree) apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 27th March 2018. Advanced Clinical Practitioners are experienced…

Quality Assurance of end point assessment is carried out by: Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) or OfS (Office for Students) for…

24th November marks Maternity Support Worker Celebration Day. This event is a great time to celebrate Maternity Support Workers (MSWs), this year’s theme…

Did you know that 23rd November is Nursing Support Workers’ Day. This day is a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on the nursing…