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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…

NHS England published their NHS equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) improvement plan last week. This improvement plan sets out actions to address the prejudice…

In 2021 the professional associations representing the majority of Estates and Facilities across UK Healthcare created a national day to celebrate the essential…

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has launched it’s Simpler Skills Report. IfATE ran “The Big Conversation” from October 2022 to January…

We are putting together information packs to help employers and potential apprentices navigate…

The Level 4 Mammography Associate Apprenticeship Standard was approved for delivery on 22nd August 2018. On completion, mammography associates will undertake routine two-view mammography. Mammography Associates work within a multi-disciplinary…

The Level 5 Dental Technician (integrated) apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery…

With the care leaver’s bursary due to be increased to £3,000 from 1st August 2023 there has never been a better time…

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) recently consulted on several proposed policy changes around mandatory qualifications. The consultation ran from 15th…

The National Apprenticeship Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the apprentices, employers and champions who have gone above and beyond. Entries to the…

The Level 4 Dental Practice Manager apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 26th March…

Are you a Primary Care employer who has taken on an apprentice or are you the apprentice? “Primary care services provide…

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is the first NHS Trust to implement a brand new apprenticeship scheme for peer support workers. The…

The Level 4 Mammography Associate apprenticeship standard was approved for delivery on 22nd August 2018 and the first graduates completed in May 2022. The…

The Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker (SHCSW) apprenticeship standard has been recently revised to be delivered…

From the 1 August 2023, when an organisation receives recognition for a standard from Ofqual or the Office for Students (OfS) they will…

This week’s Featured Apprentice is Sarah Sheppard. Sarah is a Level 5 Nursing Associate Apprentice at North Bristol NHS Trust. We spoke…

The apprenticeship standard for Level 3 Senior Production Chef has been approved for delivery since 7th…

Skills for Life include Maths, English and Digital Skills. Holding these skills is crucial for all staff, both for confidence and career progression,…

The Level 6 Diagnostic Radiographer (integrated degree) apprenticeship standard was approved for delivery on 5th April 2019 and the first group of students…

We are putting together information packs to help employers and potential apprentices navigate apprenticeships. Today we are publishing the Assistant Practitioner (Health)…

Youth Employment Week is taking place from 3rd – 7th July 2023, this is being arranged by Youth Employment UK. It is week-long celebration…

Support workers can now access scenarios set within inpatient rehabilitation and critical care workplaces, supporting them to apply the principles behind…

Ofqual are currently evaluating its approach to regulating reformed Functional Skills qualifications in English and maths. As part of this evaluation they are seeking…

Do you use the L3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker (SHCSW) Apprenticeship? At the time of the review of the Senior HCSW apprenticeship standard, funding…

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…

On 31st March 2023 the initial version of the 2023-2024 Funding rules were published in order to give organisations the opportunity to…

Did you know that National Numeracy Day is taking place next Wednesday, 17th May? This wonderful…

This week’s Featured Apprentice is Saeeda Khanum. Saeeda is a Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree (NMC 2018) apprentice at East Lancashire Hospitals…

The occupational maps on the IfATE (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education) website show the relationships that exist between education, qualifications, apprenticeships and…

NHS England in partnership with The British Psychological Society EPA arm are hosting a lunch and learn session on the Level 6 Psychological…

The results of the Level 4 Mammography Associate Apprenticeship Standard survey are now in: We had a total of 34 responses from individuals with…

National Numeracy recently published new research that reveals fresh insight into the power of improving number confidence, as well as the rich…

The Level 7 District Nurse apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 30th September 2019….

People working in public health may be employed in a range of different organisations. The three main employing sectors in public health are: Public sector (local government, the civil service,…

Nominations are now open for the General Practice Awards 2023. The General Practice Awards celebrate dedicated teams and individuals in Primary Care. These awards cover…

NHS England invite you to a lunch and learn session on the benefits of apprenticeships and how they can be utilised to address…

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 A levels. The below report and video case…

Are you confused about off the job training, would you like to learn more? Check out our short guide Off the Job Training guide. 

The Level 5 Assistant Practitioner (Health) apprenticeship standard has been approved for delivery since 19th May 2016 and a revised version was published…