Apprenticeship Funding Rules 2024/2025 – draft version available
The draft Apprenticeship Funding Rules for 2024/25 (1st August 2024 – 31st July 2025) are now available. Any feedback should be sent to
March 2024
A Clinical Associate in Psychology Apprenticeship Journey – Jessica Delo
This week we are introducing you to Jessica Delo, a Clinical Associate Psychologist (CAP) working in Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care…
What is off-the-job training?
The ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) define off the job training as follows. Off-the-job training is a statutory requirement for…
Focus on Training Providers – Clinical Associate in Psychology
The Level 7 Clinical Associate in Psychology apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 24th August 2020. Clinical Associates in Psychology fill an…
Apprenticeships Statistics – August 2023 to January 2024
The Department for Education (DFE) have published statistics covering apprenticeships for August 2023 to January 2024. These statistics cover learners aged 16 and over…
Resources and Data – tools available
HASO has a variety of tools to help you effectively implement apprenticeships at your organisation. Visit our Resources and Data…
IfATE – Opportunity to bid for Generation 2 T Level Contracts
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) is inviting Awarding Organisations to bid for contracts on three T Levels currently in delivery. T…
Spotlight on EPAOs – Laboratory Scientist (Degree)
The Level 6 Laboratory Scientist (Degree) apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 3rd January 2018. A laboratory scientist applies specialist knowledge and…
Apprenticeship Announcements: Levy transfer and under 21 co-investment changes
On Monday 18th March at SME Business Connect the Prime Minister has announced that the Government is investing a further £60m to boost…
Higher Development Award – Harry Stallwood
This week we are introducing you to Harry Stallwood, a ward administrator at West London NHS Trust. Harry has recently completed the…
Standard of the week – Healthcare Science Associate
The Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 31st October 2016. The Healthcare Science (HCS)…
Apprenticeships and Organisational Strategy
To maximise the effectiveness and impact of apprenticeships, collaboration across systems to develop local apprenticeship strategies is essential. System level…
IfATE Apprenticeship Standard Consultation – March 2024
Every 6 weeks Trailblazer groups make submissions of Proposals, Standards and Assessment plans to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
Psychological Professions Network Event – Could you be a Psychological Practitioner?
The Psychological Professions Network South West is holding an event about practitioner roles focusing on: Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner Education…
Health T Level evaluation report – Leeds Health and Care Academy
T levels are a level three technical education route that provide an alternative to A-levels for 16-19-year-olds. One T Level is equivalent to…
Spotlight on EPAOs – Laboratory Technician
The Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 9th December 2014 Laboratory Technicians work at the forefront of technology…
Primary Care Apprentice of the Week – Holly-Marie Nicholson
This week’s Featured Apprentice is Holly-Marie Nicholson who has recently completed a Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree (NMC 2018) Apprenticeship at The…
It’s National Careers Week
It’s National Careers Week from 4th to 9th March. National Careers Week (NCW) is a one-week celebration of careers guidance and free resources in…
NHS England consultation – NHS education funding agreement 2024/27
NHS England are consulting on a draft NHS Education Funding Agreement to replace the NHS Education Contract which is due to expire on…