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

IfATE Apprenticeship Standard Consultation – December 2023
Every 6 weeks Trailblazer groups make submissions of Proposals, Standards and Assessment plans to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. The Institute…

NHS Managers Toolkit – Recruiting and Retaining Care Leavers in Employment
This toolkit, crafted through the lens of care leavers’ lived experiences, stands as a comprehensive guide for the NHS in championing the inclusion…

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

Healthcare Science Practitioner – Dispensation extended
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 Apprenticeships – Lisa Simpson
Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. We are highlighting…

Standard of the Week – Operating Department Practitioner (degree)
The Level 6 Operating Department Practitioner apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 28th June 2018. Operating department practitioners are…

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

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

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Changes
Before an apprentice starts their apprenticeship, their prior learning and experience must be assessed. This ensures that they are eligible to undertake the…

Focus on Training Providers – Occupational Therapist (degree)
The Level 6 Occupational Therapist apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 7th December 2018. Occupational therapists work across a range of settings,…

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

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

Primary Care Apprenticeships Library House Surgery and City & Hackney GP Confederation
Primary care services provide the first point of contact in the healthcare system, acting as the ‘front door’ of the NHS. We are…

Apprenticeship Standard documents on HASO – accessibility
HASO is the best place to navigate apprenticeships and technical education in the health sector. We are constantly trying to improve…

Standard of the Week – Physiotherapist (Degree)
The Level 6 Physiotherapist apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 18th December 2018. Physiotherapy is a science-based profession. They…

Speech and Language Therapist (Degree) Resource Pack
We are putting together information packs to help employers and potential apprentices navigate apprenticeships. Today we are publishing the Speech and…

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

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…