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Guidance on delivering the T Level transition programme has been published for providers taking part in the first year of its phased implementation. The T Level transition…

Further to the submission of a proposal to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education to develop an apprenticeship standard for Clinical Academic Professional we…

Employers across England have been busy writing apprenticeship standards for five years, investing resource into the development process and finding new ways to work…

Health Education England is pleased to announce the introduction of the Registered Midwife Degree Apprenticeship to be trialled across three test site universities early…

The District Nurse Trailblazer is delighted to announce that the apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery by the Institute for Apprenticeships &…

The Physician Associates Trailblazer is delighted to announce that the apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery by the Institute for Apprenticeships &…

The Public Health Practitioner (Degree) Trailblazer is delighted to announce that the apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery by the Institute for…

Wednesday 6th November, 10am-3pm, London VENUE CONFIRMED – Ambassadors Bloomsbury Hotel, 12 Upper Woburn Place, Central London, WC1H 0HX What is it? A one-day workshop for those who…

Since April 2018, employers can transfer a maximum of 25% of their annual funds to other employers, such as GP practices, care homes, hospices…

Further to the submission of a proposal to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education to develop an apprenticeship standard for Optometrist …

This month we are introducing the Chair of the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist Trailblazer groups – Anita Cooper. We asked her what it was like…

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…

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

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…

The Clinical Associate in Psychology Trailblazer is delighted to announce that the standard for Clinical Associate in Psychology has been approved by the Institute…

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…

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

This month we are introducing the Chair of the Dietitian Trailblazer group – Fiona Moor. We asked her what it was like to lead a…

Confused about RPL? Use this handy flyer to help you understand the importance of recognising prior learning. Download our full guidance here.

We are pleased to announce that employers submitted a proposal to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education to develop a degree apprenticeship standard…

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…

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…

We get lots of different enquiries every week and thought it would be helpful to share some with you. Some of them are: Q….

The Sonographer Trailblazer is delighted to announce that the apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery by the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical…

As part of an ongoing piece of work with Helpforce, Skills for Health visited the Royal Liverpool University Hospitals NHS…

The following End Point assessment plans have been updated this week to reflect the change to the EPAO responsibility where the Training Provider is…

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…

The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) have published the new apprenticeship funding rules which apply to apprenticeships starting between 1st August 2019 and…

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

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.

Several updates on HASO recently: Standards added to HASO Marketing Assistant Level 3 Standards recently Approved for Delivery Associate Continuing…

This month we are introducing the Chair of the Nursing Associate Trailblazer group – Sue Crew. We asked her what it was like to lead…

We would like to invite you to take part in Health Education England’s annual Preparation for Work survey.  The survey…

The Nursing Associate (2018) and the Registered Nurse (2018) assessment plans have been updated to stipulate that the EPAO must be approved…

Wondering what should be in place to meet the funding rules? Use this handy checklist to see what you need. You can…

The Associate Continuing Healthcare Practitioner Trailblazer is delighted to announce that the apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery by the Institute…

A group of employers is being established with the purpose of developing an apprenticeship standard for Anaesthesia Associate [formerly known as…

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…

The Speech and Language Therapist Trailblazer is delighted to announce that the apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery by the…

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