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Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. We are highlighting…

The Department for Education has launched its latest series of apprenticeship webinars that support SMEs (small to medium enterprises) to…

Register to the upcoming Lunch and Learn Webinar Thursday 25th January at 1:00pm – 1:45pm Join the 45-minute lunch and learn webinar on best practice…

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

Following on from the success of the ‘NHSE (NHS England) / NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) / Ofsted Quality in Nursing Apprenticeships’, event…

Many businesses are struggling to recruit people with the right skills. Working with schools, special schools and colleges is a proven way of developing…

It has been another interesting year for health sector apprenticeships and a busy year at Skills for Health and NHS England supporting employers…

The Level 7 Arts Therapist apprenticeship standard was approved for delivery on 5th April 2019. Teesside University and University of Roehampton are excited to…

The Level 6 Biomedical Scientist apprenticeship standard was approved for delivery on 16th August 2023. Any Higher Education Institution (HEI) wishing to offer this…

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

This toolkit, crafted through the lens of care leavers’ lived experiences, stands as a comprehensive guide for the NHS in championing the inclusion…

The Mammography Associate trailblazer group are pleased to announce that the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) have approved the revised apprenticeship…

The Level 6 Healthcare Science Practitioner was approved for delivery on 31st March 2017 and it is currently under revision. A temporary dispensation has…

Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. We are highlighting…

The Level 6 Operating Department Practitioner apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 28th June 2018. Operating department practitioners are…

The revised apprenticeship standards for the Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant and Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate have been published by the Institute…

The Department for Education (DFE) have published statistics covering apprenticeships and traineeships for August 2022 to July 2023. These statistics include information on all…

Before an apprentice starts their apprenticeship, their prior learning and experience must be assessed. This ensures that they are eligible to undertake the…

The Level 6 Occupational Therapist apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 7th December 2018. Occupational therapists work across a range of settings,…

Learners who are disabled, or have a disability, learning difference, or long term health condition may be able to access additional support in…

The Care Certificate Celebration Day is taking place on 5th December. Care Certificate Celebration Day was created to celebrate the Care Certificate…

Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. We are…

HASO is the best place to navigate apprenticeships and technical education in the health sector.  We are constantly trying to improve…

The Level 6 Physiotherapist apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 18th December 2018. Physiotherapy is a science-based profession. They…

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

In November 2023 the General Dental Council (GDC) published ‘The Safe Practitioner: A Framework of behaviours and outcomes for dental professional education’ as…

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) are seeking views from providers and employers on the potential new Occupational Specialism in Diagnostic…

The Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship standard was approved for delivery on 19th May 2016. The Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker…

The Department for Education and SDN (Strategic Development Network) are hosting a webinar for those in the health and social care sector, exploring…

Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. We are highlighting…

Did you know that 23rd November is Nursing Support Workers’ Day and 24th November is Maternity Support Workers…

The Level 6 Podiatrist (Degree) (HCPC 2022) apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 14th May 2018. Podiatrists (also known as chiropodists) are…

The Family and Systemic Psychotherapist Trailblazer Group are pleased to announce that they have opened a consultation on the draft apprenticeship standard…

Nominations are open for this year’s Our Health Heroes Awards, delivered by Skills for Health. Nearly half of the healthcare workforce is made up of…

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

The Apprenticeship Off the Job Training Guide was updated in October to reflect the 2023/2024 Funding rules. This guide takes you through what off-the-job…

Following on from the success of the first webinar in June, book your spot to hear from Lucy Hunte (National Programme Manager, Apprenticeships…

Did you know that 6th to 11th November is Green Careers Week! Green Careers Week is organised by National Careers Week….

The 2023 Adult Learning Awards took place on Thursday, 2nd November 2023 at City Hall in London. These awards are a key part…