Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship Standard Consultation – Now open!
The Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship Standard was originally approved for delivery in 2018. Since…
March 2025
Apprenticeships and Organisational Strategy
To maximise the effectiveness and impact of apprenticeships, collaboration across systems to develop local apprenticeship strategies is essential. System level apprenticeship strategies should…
Apprenticeship Funding rules – 2025 / 2026 Update
Apprenticeship funding rules are the rules employers and training providers must follow to get funding for training and assessing apprentices in England. The Department…
Standard of the Week – Level 6 Public Health Practitioner (Degree)
This week’s Standard of the Week is the Level 6 Public Health Practitioner (Degree) apprenticeship standard which has been approved…
Contracts awarded for health and science T Levels until 2034
Major new contracts have been awarded to refresh and further develop health and science T Levels. T levels are a level three technical education…
National Numeracy – Feeling Better about Maths online workshop
National Numeracy are holding a 2-hour online workshop to help people reflect on their relationship with maths, encourage open discussion…
Understanding Apprenticeships – Roles and Responsibilities
This week on understanding apprenticeships, we investigate the roles and responsibilities of apprenticeships. We have created an easy-to-read flyer for…
Care Experienced apprenticeship recruitment
Did you know that a care experienced apprentice could be entitled to extra support during their apprenticeship? Someone is care experienced if they’re currently…
Mid and South Essex English and Maths Apprenticeship Policy
In February, the Department for Education announced changes to Functional Skills requirements for apprentices aged 19 or over. From 11th February 2025…
The King’s Trust Health and Care Programme
The King’s Trust (formerly The Prince’s Trust) is working in partnership with NHS England to support, recruit and train young people aged 16…
IfATE Apprenticeship Standard Consultation – March 2025
Every 6 weeks Trailblazer groups make submissions of Proposals, Standards and Assessment plans to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
Standard of the Week – Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner
This week’s Standard of the Week is the Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner apprenticeship standard which has been approved for…
Support a research programme in recruiting and retaining apprentices across the NHS
NHS England are looking for NHS employers interested in supporting a research programme looking to solve the challenges we face in recruiting/ retaining…
National guidance on numeracy and literacy skills in health and care
On 11th February 2025, the Department for Education announced that the requirement for all apprentices over the age of 19…
Standard of the Week – Level 6 Diagnostic Radiographer (Degree)
This week’s Standard of the Week is the Level 6 Diagnostic Radiographer (Degree) apprenticeship standard which has been approved for…
It’s National Careers Week!
Did you know that it’s National Careers Week this week! National Careers Week (NCW) is a one-week celebration of careers guidance and free resources…
Healthcare Science Week 2025
Healthcare Science Week 2025 takes place from 10th – 16th March. It is an annual week of celebration and awareness-raising for the many…
DfE webinar: The role of the line manager and mentor – hosting T Level students in the NHS
On the 19th of March, the Department for Education and SDN (Strategic Development Network) are hosting…