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We have exciting opportunities for 2 motivated and passionate individuals to join…

The Apprenticeship Funding Rules for 2022/23 have now been published. On 27th May, a draft version of the funding rules were made available to provide the…

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Apprenticeships is a cross-party group that constructively examines the role of apprenticeships, bringing together Members of Parliament,…

The Doctor Degree Trailblazer Group is delighted to announce that the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has approved the Level 7 Doctor Degree (GMC…

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

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

The Level 5 Operations or Departmental Manager apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 1st June 2016. An Operations or departmental manager is…

T Levels are a Level 3 technical education route that provide an alternative to A-levels for 16-19 years olds. One T Level is equivalent to three A levels. Each T…

How much do I pay an apprentice? Watch the below FAQ video to find out.

The standard for the Prosthetist and Orthotist (integrated degree) apprenticeship has been approved for delivery for over 3 ½ years and as part…

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) and the Designated Quality Body in England (DQB) have agreed arrangements for the external quality assurance (EQA)…

The new fully integrated end point assessment plans (EPAs) for the following apprenticeship standards have now been published: Level 4…

We recently launched our Job Family section. This section groups together apprenticeship standards into different areas such as

Functional Skills, also known as Skills for Life include Maths, English and Digital Skills. Holding these skills is also crucial for all staff, both for…

In 2020 IfATE (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education) ran a consultation on a proposal to simplify and strengthen the EQA (External Quality Assurance) system. It…

The Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 31st October 2016. The Healthcare Science (HCS) Associate workforce supports…

The NHS Leadership Academy is the home of health and care leadership development. They offer a range of leadership and development programmes. They are…

Wondering what the benefits are of doing an apprenticeship? Do you have an employee who is thinking about applying for one? Download the printable below for a list of…

The Vision Impairment Specialist Trailblazer Group (Vision Habilitation and Rehabilitation Specialist) are pleased to…

We are putting together information packs to help employers and potential…

The standard for Physiotherapist (integrated degree) has been approved for delivery for over 3 ½ years and as part of their apprenticeship, apprentices…

Functional Skills, also known as Skills for Life include Maths, English and Digital Skills. Holding these skills at level 2, equivalent to GSCE…

The T-Levels in Health and Healthcare Science report has been published by The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) NHS Foundation Trust. This report was…

This month we say farewell to a valued colleague – Kirk Lower. Kirk has led Health Education England’s national Talent for Care (T4C) work…

This week’s Featured Apprentice on HASO is Deborah Taylor, a Level 5 Nursing Associate (NMC 2018) apprentice working at Westleigh Medical Practice, Wigan…

The Level 4 Mammography Associate apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 22nd August 2018. Mammography Associates work within the breast imaging workforce…

This week’s Featured Apprentice on HASO is Sharon Maywood, a Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree (NMC 2018) apprentice working at North West Anglia…

Health Education England (HEE) has commissioned Middlesex University to work in partnership with the Open University (OU), the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) and Credit…

NHS England and Improvement (NHS E/I) and Health Education England (HEE) have collaborated to support the…

The Peer Worker Apprenticeship Trailblazer group are currently awaiting funding band approval for their standard, following this the apprenticeship will be approved for delivery. In…

The standard for Team Leader / Supervisor has been approved for delivery for 6 years and as part of their apprenticeship, apprentices will…

The Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is one of the biggest NHS trusts in the country, offering a range…

Multiply is a government-funded programme to help adults across the UK to improve their numeracy skills. Having good numeracy skills can help individuals: unlock new…

Calling all apprentices, employers, ambassadors and individuals who champion apprenticeships… the National Apprenticeship Awards 2022 opened for entries on 6th June! The National Apprenticeship Awards are…

The Level 3 Dental Nurse (integrated) apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 12th November 2015. Dental nurses work in a clinical environment…

North-West Ambulance NHS Trust provides prehospital emergency and urgent care, patient transport and a 111 first service to the people of the Northwest…

Health Education Health (HEE) are organising a Skills for Life webinar on the following date. Tuesday 21st June, 11:30am – 1pm This webinar will cover the…

There are a broad range of apprenticeships available for use in primary and social care including business administration, nursing, customer service, healthcare and team leading….

The draft Apprenticeship Funding Rules for 2022/23 are now available. The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) have made the document available at…

The standard for Healthcare Science Assistant has been approved for delivery for 6 years and as part of their apprenticeship, apprentices will have…