IfATE T-Level Consultation – Occupational Specialism in Diagnostic Imaging
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) are seeking views from providers and employers on the potential new Occupational Specialism in Diagnostic…
NCFE – HCSW & SHCSW Assessor vacancies
The Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship standard was approved for delivery on 19th May 2016. The Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker…
DfE webinar: Hosting T Level industry placements in the health and social care sector
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 Apprenticeships – Salma Shabir & Julie Taylor
Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. We are highlighting…
Support Worker Celebration Masterclass Series
Did you know that 23rd November is Nursing Support Workers’ Day and 24th November is Maternity Support Workers…
Focus on Training Providers – Podiatrist (degree) (HCPC 2022)
The Level 6 Podiatrist (Degree) (HCPC 2022) apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 14th May 2018. Podiatrists (also known as chiropodists) are…
Family and Systemic Psychotherapist Apprenticeship Standard Consultation Open
The Family and Systemic Psychotherapist Trailblazer Group are pleased to announce that they have opened a consultation on the draft apprenticeship standard…
Our Health Heroes – nominate your hero now!
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…
IfATE Apprenticeship Standard Consultation – November 2023
Every 6 weeks Trailblazer groups make submissions of Proposals, Standards and Assessment plans to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. The Institute…
Apprenticeship Off the Job Training Guide – updates
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…
Recruiting & Retaining Care Experienced Young People – an NHS Employer Engagement Webinar Part 2
Following on from the success of the first webinar in June, book your spot to hear from Lucy Hunte (National Programme Manager, Apprenticeships…
Green Careers Week 2023
Did you know that 6th to 11th November is Green Careers Week! Green Careers Week is organised by National Careers Week….
The Mayor of London Adult Learning Awards
The 2023 Adult Learning Awards took place on Thursday, 2nd November 2023 at City Hall in London. These awards are a key part…
Invitation for Entries – Sodexo Special Recognition Awards 2023
Entries are now open for the Apprentices in Action Special Recognition Award. The Apprentices in Action (AiA) campaign continues to play an important role in celebrating the achievements of apprentices around the…
IfATE – New appointments announced to the board
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) have announced two new board members. Jane Hadfield and Mark McClennon have been appointed by the Secretary…
NHS Clinical Support Worker National Survey
A decade after the publication of a landmark review of the health and social care clinical support workforce, a new study of this…
Department for Education – Expert Apprenticeship Training Provider Pilot
The Department for Education has published its list of providers taking part in the expert apprenticeship training provider pilot. The list shows the…
Primary Care Apprentice of the Week – Fiona Newby
Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. We are highlighting…
Focus on Training Providers – Advanced Clinical Practitioner (integrated degree)
The Level 7 Advanced Clinical Practitioner (integrated degree) apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 27th March 2018. Advanced Clinical Practitioners are experienced…
Ofqual – EPA Statistical Report
Quality Assurance of end point assessment is carried out by: Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) or OfS (Office for Students) for…
Maternity Support Worker Celebration Day – 24th November
24th November marks Maternity Support Worker Celebration Day. This event is a great time to celebrate Maternity Support Workers (MSWs), this year’s theme…
Nursing Support Workers’ Day – 23rd November
Did you know that 23rd November is Nursing Support Workers’ Day. This day is a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on the nursing…
Apprenticeship Funding Rules 2023 -2024: Version 2 now published
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) produce a list of rules for employer providers, training providers and performance management. These rules must be…
Association of Apprentices (AOA) – Partner Toolkit
Membership for Association of Apprentices (AOA) is funded by NHS England for all NHS apprentices. The Association of Apprentices (AoA) is a UK-wide not-for-profit…
T Levels and the Advanced British Standard
Plans to create a new Advanced British Standard, a new Baccalaureate-style qualification which will take the best of A Levels and T levels…
Breaks in Learning – A brief overview
Are you confused about the rules around Breaks in Learning? Keep reading to find out more! An apprentice may take a break in learning…
Standard of the Week – Paramedic (degree)
The Level 6 Paramedic (Integrated Degree) apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 8th August 2018. Paramedics respond to 999 critical emergencies and…
National Apprenticeship Week 2024 – Theme Announced and Toolkit available
National Apprenticeship Week brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to celebrate the achievements of apprentices and the positive impact they make…
UCAS launches new apprenticeship service
From 18th October individuals who login to their UCAS Students account will now see the most relevant apprenticeship opportunities for them alongside degree…
Primary Care Apprentice of the Week – Natasha Savage
Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. We are highlighting…
Focus on Training Providers – Associate Ambulance Practitioner
The Level 4 Associate Ambulance Practitioner apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 12th January 2017. The Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP) works as…
IfATE Apprenticeship Standard Consultation –October 2023
Every 6 weeks Trailblazer groups make submissions of Proposals, Standards and Assessment plans to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. The Institute then
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner apprenticeship standard consultation
In July 2022 the National Curriculum for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Programmes was updated and revised to the Fourth Edition. The
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust – Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards 2023
The Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards aims to showcase the range of talent and…
Allied Health Professions (AHP) Day – 14th October
14th October is Allied Health Professions (AHP) Day. AHPs are the third largest healthcare workforce, with significant opportunities to support delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan. Following the recent…
Webinar – Radiotherapy Apprenticeships: Why you should consider growing your own
NHS England have organised an upcoming webinar entitled: Radiotherapy Apprenticeships: Why you should consider growing your own Sign up and hear about…
End Point Assessment Organisation SIAS – End Point Assessor Vacancy
The Level 3 Clinical Coder apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 12th April 2019. There are currently two End Point Assessment Organisations…
Spotlight on EPAOs – Senior People Professional
The apprenticeship standard for Senior People Professional has been approved for delivery since 7th January 2021. An employee in this occupation will be responsible…
National Apprenticeship Awards – Regional Ceremonies
The National Apprenticeship Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the apprentices, employers and champions who have gone above and beyond during the…
Primary Care Apprentice of the Week – Donna Mitchell
Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. We are highlighting…