Tag: apprenticeships
Apprenticeships – Quick Guide to the Terminology
We have created a quick guide to the terminology used when talking about apprenticeships. Please download our guide, print it…
Leeds Community Health NHS Trust – Employer Case Study
We spoke to Rachel Pontefract, Head of Clinical Developments for AHPs (Allied Health Professionals), at Leeds…
Apprenticeship Announcements: Levy transfer and under 21 co-investment changes
On Monday 18th March at SME Business Connect the Prime Minister has announced that the Government is investing a further £60m to boost…
Primary Care Apprentice of the Week – Holly-Marie Nicholson
This week’s Featured Apprentice is Holly-Marie Nicholson who has recently completed a Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree (NMC 2018) Apprenticeship at The…
Short Guide: Taking on an Apprentice
The NHS Long Term Plan was published recently. It aims to increase the use of apprenticeships aiming to provide 22% of all training for clinical staff through apprenticeship routes…
Apprenticeships Statistics – First quarter of 2023/2024
The Department for Education (DFE) have published statistics covering apprenticeships for the first quarter of the 2023 to 2024 academic year (01/08/2023 –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dental Apprenticeships
There are a variety of roles in the dental sector. The dental team includes dentists, dental nurses, dental therapists, dental hygienists and dental technicians. There are opportunities to progress…
Quality Principles for NHS Apprenticeships – Updated version
The Quality Principles for NHS Apprenticeships presents a set of guiding principles that, when reflected in practice, will support you…
Case Study: Louise Faircloth – apprenticeships and care experienced young people
With the care leaver’s bursary due to be increased to £3,000 from 1st August 2023 there has never been a better time…
Apprenticeships Statistics – First Two Quarters of 2022/2023
The Department for Education (DFE) have published statistics covering apprenticeships and traineeships for the first two quarters of 2022/2023 (August 2022 to January…
Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (NMC 2022) Apprenticeship Standard Consultation 2022
The Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (NMC 2022) Trailblazer Group are pleased to announce that they have opened a consultation on the draft…
HASO FAQ Video – What does a Quality Apprenticeship Look Like?
What does a Quality Apprenticeship look like? Click on the below video to find out the different responsibilities of various organisations such as Ofsted and the Institute for Apprenticeships…
FAQ Video: How can an existing employee become an apprentice?
Apprenticeships are a great way of training and upskilling existing staff. This video will help you understand how an existing employee can…
Leadership and Management apprenticeship resources
Leaders are found in every part of the health sector, working at all levels and in all disciplines. Managers in the health sector work in a wide variety of…
Accounting and Finance Apprenticeships – Resources
Accounting and Finance Staff ensure that budgets are spent wisely and for the benefit of the organisation and its patients. Individuals working in this area could be working in…
Health Education England Relationship Manager South West – Meet the new member of the team!
Stacey Robinson joined Health Education England in September 2022 as the new Apprenticeship Relationship Manager for the South West. Stacey has experience of working…
Case Study – Meet Eleanor Walsh
This week’s case study features Eleanor Walsh. Eleanor is a Maternity Support Staff Facilitator at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. She completed an apprenticeship…
Career Starter Apprenticeships
The Department for Education (DfE), in partnership with the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE), have launched a new initiative, Career Starter…
National Procurement for Maternity Support – HCSW, SHCSW, AP Apprenticeships
The revised Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker and Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship standards have been recently approved and are effective…
Primary Care Apprenticeship Events
Health Education England have organised some Primary and Community Care Apprenticeship Employer Events. These events will cover key topics such as: Apprenticeship Basics: find out…
HASO Printables – How can apprenticeships benefit your organisation?
Wondering about the benefits of having apprentices within your organisation? Download the printable below to help you understand how apprentices can help with your workforce. You can…
Cancer and Diagnostic Careers
Health Education England South East Cancer & Diagnostics Programme and Skills for Health have been working over the past 18 months on understanding new and…
Apprenticeship Funding Rules – August 2022 to July 2023
The Apprenticeship Funding Rules for 2022/23 have now been published. On 27th May, a draft version of the funding rules were made available to provide the…
All-Party Parliamentary Group on Apprenticeships’ annual report for 2021-22– Published
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Apprenticeships is a cross-party group that constructively examines the role of apprenticeships, bringing together Members of Parliament,…
HASO Printables – What are the benefits of doing an apprenticeship?
Wondering what the benefits are of doing an apprenticeship? Do you have an employee who is thinking about applying for one? Download the printable below for a list of…
Peer Worker Apprenticeship – Employer Toolkit
The Peer Worker Apprenticeship Trailblazer group are currently awaiting funding band approval for their standard, following this the apprenticeship will be approved for delivery. In…
Employer Case Study – The Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
The Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is one of the biggest NHS trusts in the country, offering a range…
Employer Case Study – North West Ambulance NHS Trust
North-West Ambulance NHS Trust provides prehospital emergency and urgent care, patient transport and a 111 first service to the people of the Northwest…
Apprenticeship Funding Rules 2022/23 – draft version available
The draft Apprenticeship Funding Rules for 2022/23 are now available. The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) have made the document available at…
Featured Apprentice of the Week – Stefanie Carruthers
This week’s Featured Apprentice on HASO is Stefanie Carruthers, a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker apprentice working at Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation…
International HR Day – 20th May
It’s International HR (Human Resources) Day on 20th May. To celebrate we have created a variety of case studies. These case studies highlight…
Apprentice wage rate increase – taking on an apprentice
The apprentice wage rate increased in April. Along with confirmation of the new rates, here’s a few handy resources showing…
Focus on Training Providers – Social Worker (Integrated Degree)
The Level 6 Social Worker (Integrated Degree) apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 30th November 2018. Social Work is an exciting and…
Employer Case Study – Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are a leading provider of community health services in the North West of England. We spoke to them recently…
Healthcare Science Apprenticeships – New resources coming soon!
The Healthcare Science Apprenticeships were some of the first apprenticeship standards developed by employers. Since their development over 1400 apprentices have started on a Healthcare…