Family and Systemic Psychotherapist – Approved for delivery
The Family and Systemic Psychotherapist Trailblazer Group is delighted to announce that the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has approved the Level 7 Family…
October 2024
Healthcare Science Practitioner – Funding Band approved
The Healthcare Science Practitioner Trailblazer Group are pleased to announce that the revised version of this apprenticeship standard has now been agreed and…
Understanding Apprenticeships – 11 Tips for Employers
This week on Understanding Apprenticeships,…
Occupational Therapy Week
Did you know that Occupational Therapy Week takes place from 4th November to 10th November. In 2024, this week aims to create…
NHS Volunteering website launched!
Volunteering for an NHS organisation or charity can be a great way to support the NHS and get involved in your local community. Volunteering…
Understanding Apprenticeships – Quick Guide to the Terminology
This week on Understanding Apprenticeships, we look at…
Case Study of the Week – Katie Young
This week’s case study of the week is Katie Young, who is studying the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard. Business…
Standard of the Week – Level 6 Dietitian (Degree) (HCPC 2022)
This week’s standard of the week is the Level 6 Dietitian (Degree) (HCPC 2022) apprenticeship standard which has been approved for delivery since 3rd July 2019. The occupation’s broad purpose…
Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker – Approved funding
The Senior Healthcare Support Worker Trailblazer Group is delighted to announce that the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has approved new funding….
Hosting T-Levels industry placements – webinar
T-Levels give young people the technical and practical skills needed to be an asset in the workplace. They combine classroom learning…
IfATE Apprenticeship Standard Consultation – October 2024
Every 6 weeks Trailblazer groups make submissions of Proposals, Standards and Assessment plans to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
It’s AHP Day!
Did you know that 14th October is Allied Health Professions (AHP’s) Day! This year’s theme is Quality and safety. Allied Health Professions (AHP’s) Day is…
Understanding Apprenticeships – The benefits of taking on an apprentice
This week on Understanding Apprenticeships, we are looking at the benefits…
Featured Apprentice – Sharon Harrison
This week’s featured apprentice is Sharon Harrison, who studied the Level 7 Academic Professional apprenticeship standard. When asked, what has been…
National Education and Training Survey – now open!
The National Education and Training Survey (NETS) is the voice of the current and future healthcare workforce. …
Innovative new NHS Staff training course launches at City of Westminster College
United Colleges Group (UCG) was delighted to welcome NHS Allied Health Professionals and support staff on their first day of the NHS Higher Development Award (HDA) at City of…
Pilot Evaluation – Apprenticeship English and mathematics flexibilities for learners with LDD
A research report has been published on the pilot of apprenticeship English and mathematics flexibilities for learners with learning difficulties and disabilities (LDD). This…
AHP Day – 14th October 2024
Did you know that 14th October is Allied Health Professions (AHP’s) Day! AHPs are the third-largest clinical workforce within the health and care sector…
Office for Students – Third wave of investment
The Office for Students (OfS) has recently confirmed a third wave of investment of £14 million to increase the number of Level 6…
Standard of the week – Level 7 Clinical Associate in Psychology
This week’s standard of the week is the Level 7 Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) apprenticeship standard, which has been…
National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards – Regional Ceremonies take place
The National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards regional ceremonies have started to take place from 1st October. These awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase…