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The Office for Students (OfS) launched a funding competition on the 28th September for OfS registered higher education providers to bid for a…

NHS England and the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) commissioned an evaluation of the benefits and costs of the Level 6 Midwife (Degree)…

The revised “Delivering High Quality Apprenticeships: Guiding Principles for the NHS in England” was…

NHS England are currently funding Health or Social Care Employers access to Functional Skills qualifications exams through Open Awards at…

The Senior Healthcare Support Worker Trailblazer Group is pleased to announce that a new occupational option, Diagnostic Imaging Support, has been added to…

The Level 6 Improvement Leader apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 29th January 2019….

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

This week’s Featured Apprentice is Sarah Angus who is a Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree (NMC 2018) Apprentice with the learning disability…

The following apprenticeship standards have now been approved for delivery by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). Community…

The Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers were published recently, and Risedale Estates were delighted to be ranked 53! Risedale Estates operates care homes from four…

The Level 6 Improvement Leader apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 29th January 2019. Improvement Leaders are responsible for…

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

The revised “Delivering High Quality Apprenticeships: Guiding Principles for the NHS in England” was published recently. There are a variety of case studies contained within these principles. We will be highlighting…

Watch out for the first provision of the new Level 6 Service Designer apprenticeship standard, which was approved for delivery on 23rd March…

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

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 Career Development Professional apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 10th May…

T-Levels are a level three technical education route that provide an alternative to A-levels for 16-19-year-olds. One T Level is equivalent to three…

There have been some changes made to the Apprenticeship Service recently. When Levy Employers create a pledge to transfer apprenticeship funding, auto approval will…

The use of data and analytics within procurement is recognised as an essential skill and there…

The revised “Delivering High Quality Apprenticeships: Guiding Principles for the NHS in England” was published recently. There are a variety of case studies contained within these…

Wondering what can and can’t be funded with the Levy? Download the printable below to find out!

HTQs are occupation focused qualifications at level 4/5 that have been introduced to provide the skills that employers need. They are flexible, provider-based…

Katie Mills and Jenny Murfin have recently completed the…

In July 2022 the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) published new standards of proficiency for the occupations they statutorily regulate. The apprenticeship standards…

ECP (Enhanced Clinical Practitioner) guidance and support The ECP apprenticeship celebrates and recognises enhanced practice roles that contribute significantly to patient care, quality, safety,…

Have you heard about the NHS Ambassadors programme? This fantastic programme encourages people working or studying in healthcare to volunteer one hour of their time per year to speak in…

The Level 4 Improvement Practitioner apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 27th February 2018. Improvement Practitioners use a blend…

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

The ‘Career Starter Apprenticeships’ campaign aims to explain existing apprenticeships to young people in a way they can understand and relate to. The…

This week’s Featured Apprentice is Charlotte Burville who is a Level 4 Commercial Procurement and Supply Apprentice at Solent NHS Trust. We…

Further to the Peer Worker Apprenticeship standard being approved for delivery in 2022 and the completion of a National procurement exercise conducted by…

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are provider-based Level 4/5 qualifications, such as HNCs (Higher National Certificates) /HNDs (Higher National Diplomas) /Foundation Degrees…

The revised “Delivering High Quality Apprenticeships: Guiding Principles for the NHS in England” was published recently. There are a variety of case studies contained…

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

The NHS England National Talent for Care team are delighted to announce that they have funded licences for UK ENIC to…

The Biomedical Scientist Trailblazer Group is delighted to announce that the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has approved the Level 6…

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

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

Are you confused about apprenticeships, would you like to know more?  The below video answers Frequently Asked Questions about apprenticeships to get you on your way! You can also find…