New Levy Transfers ‘Receiving’ Employer Guide
Since April 2018, employers can transfer a maximum of 25% of their annual funds to other employers, such as GP practices, care homes, hospices…
Optometrist – Proposal approved
Further to the submission of a proposal to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education to develop an apprenticeship standard for Optometrist …
Meet the Chair – Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist Trailblazers
This month we are introducing the Chair of the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist Trailblazer groups – Anita Cooper. We asked her what it was like…
Regulated professions and apprenticeship levels
We have received a number of enquiries regarding the level of the apprenticeship when applied to regulated health professions where the mandated qualification the apprentice undertakes can be at…
Submissions to the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education in September 2019
Every 6 weeks Trailblazer groups make submissions of Proposals, Standards and Assessment plans to the Institute of Apprenticeships & Technical Education….
HASO Printables – Functional Skills
Wondering if your apprentice needs to undertake the functional skills element of their apprenticeship? Download this handy flyer to check what are Level 2 equivalents of…
Clinical Associate in Psychology – Standard published
The Clinical Associate in Psychology Trailblazer is delighted to announce that the standard for Clinical Associate in Psychology has been approved by the Institute…
Apprenticeships Explained – The Commitment Statement
A commitment statement is vital to make sure the apprentice has the best possible experience during their apprenticeship, press play below to find out what it includes ▶ http://haso.skillsforhealth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019.09.06-Commitment-Statement-Video-v1.mp4 Click…
Navigating the toolkit
Wondering what to do once the apprenticeship standard is approved for delivery? Press play to find out. http://haso.skillsforhealth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Navigating_the_toolkit.mp4
Meet the Chair – Dietitian Trailblazer
This month we are introducing the Chair of the Dietitian Trailblazer group – Fiona Moor. We asked her what it was like to lead a…
HASO Printables – Recognition of Prior Learning
Confused about RPL? Use this handy flyer to help you understand the importance of recognising prior learning. Download our full guidance here.
Optometrist – Proposal for a degree apprenticeship submitted
We are pleased to announce that employers submitted a proposal to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education to develop a degree apprenticeship standard…
Frameworks closing in 2020
There is now less than a year to go until all remaining apprenticeship frameworks are withdrawn. After 31st July 2020, employers will no longer be…
Guidance on End Point Assessment for Registered Nurse and Nursing Associate Apprenticeship Standards
We have received a number of enquiries regarding which End Point Assessment Plan would apply to various cohorts of apprentices. Registered Nurse (NMC 2010) ST0293: There is…
You asked, we answered!
We get lots of different enquiries every week and thought it would be helpful to share some with you. Some of them are: Q….
Sonographer (Degree) – Approved for Delivery
The Sonographer Trailblazer is delighted to announce that the apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery by the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical…
New case study published – Royal Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust
As part of an ongoing piece of work with Helpforce, Skills for Health visited the Royal Liverpool University Hospitals NHS…
End Point assessment plans updated
The following End Point assessment plans have been updated this week to reflect the change to the EPAO responsibility where the Training Provider is…
HASO Printables – 20% off the job training
Wondering which activities count as 20% off-the-job training? Use this handy flyer to help you make sure your apprentice spends 20% of their contracted hours on…
Apprenticeship Funding Rules for 2019 to 2020 published
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) have published the new apprenticeship funding rules which apply to apprenticeships starting between 1st August 2019 and…
Submissions to the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education in August 2019
Every 6 weeks Trailblazer groups make submissions of Proposals, Standards and Assessment plans to the Institute of Apprenticeships & Technical Education….
Funding band review update
Following the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education first set of funding band review, the new funding band for the standards listed below are effective from this autumn.
New on HASO in July
Several updates on HASO recently: Standards added to HASO Marketing Assistant Level 3 Standards recently Approved for Delivery Associate Continuing…
Meet the Chair – Nursing Associate Trailblazer
This month we are introducing the Chair of the Nursing Associate Trailblazer group – Sue Crew. We asked her what it was like to lead…
Preparation for Work survey 2018-19
We would like to invite you to take part in Health Education England’s annual Preparation for Work survey. The survey…
Nursing Associate and Registered Nurse (NMC 2018) EPA update
The Nursing Associate (2018) and the Registered Nurse (2018) assessment plans have been updated to stipulate that the EPAO must be approved…
HASO Printables – Funding Rules Checklist
Wondering what should be in place to meet the funding rules? Use this handy checklist to see what you need. You can…
Associate Continuing Healthcare Practitioner – Approved for Delivery
The Associate Continuing Healthcare Practitioner Trailblazer is delighted to announce that the apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery by the Institute…
Anaesthesia Associate Apprenticeship Proposal – Call for NHS Representatives
A group of employers is being established with the purpose of developing an apprenticeship standard for Anaesthesia Associate [formerly known as…
HASO printables – “What rights do apprentices have?”
Apprentices and their managers may not always be clear about what employment rights an apprentice has. Use this handy printable to raise awareness of what it means when an apprentice…
Speech and Language Therapist (Degree) Standard – Approved for Delivery
The Speech and Language Therapist Trailblazer is delighted to announce that the apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery by the…
Submissions to the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education in June 2019
Every 6 weeks Trailblazer groups make submissions of Proposals, Standards and Assessment plans to the Institute of Apprenticeships & Technical Education….
Dietitian (Degree) Apprenticeship Standard – Approved for Delivery
The Dietitian Trailblazer is delighted to announce that the apprenticeship standard for Dietitian (Degree) has been approved for delivery by the Institute for…
Level 2 Business Support Assistant Apprenticeship Standard Update
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education have responded to the proposal for a Level 2 Business Support Assistant Standard to…
Welcome to our “Apprenticeship Chat” series – Mentoring
As a member of the healthcare team, supervising others is probably part of your everyday work. You are likely to come into contact with…
Functional Skills Qualification Reform
The Functional Skills qualifications are being reformed by Ofqual. From 1st September 2019 all new learners will be registered on these reformed…
Change to starts policy for new standards being approved from October 2019
From October 2019 the Education and Skills Funding Agency will not fund apprentices to start on a new standard until an…
L3 Procurement Trailblazer – Call for NHS representatives
The L3 Procurement & Supply apprenticeship standard is in development with an NHS Chair but due to people moving roles we need additional employers…
Meet the Chair – Diagnostic Radiographer Trailblazer
This month we are introducing the Chair of the Diagnostic Radiographer Trailblazer group – Maria Reynolds. We asked her what it was like to lead…
District Nurse – Assessment Plan submitted
The District Nurse Trailblazer is pleased to announce that the End Point Assessment Plan for District Nurse has been submitted to the Institute for Apprenticeships &…