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How to successfully sell apprenticeship training to employers in 2023

A new year always provides an opportunity to reflect on what’s gone well over the last twelve months and what changes can be made in the next twelve months to improve things still further. How we sell our apprenticeship provision to ...

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  • 09 Jan
  • Tim Chewter
  • Blog
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How to improve apprentice success by being an effective coach and mentor

Apprenticeships require a good deal of investment from all parties, including learners, training providers and employers, all looking for a successful outcome, whether that is to improve Ofsted ratings, career prospects, or whether it ...

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  • 09 Jan
  • Tim Chewter
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What is good governance and why does it matter?

This blog is written by SDN Strategic Associate, Karen Kelly, who supports Governor teams at a wide range of training providers across England. Learn more about Karen on our ‘About Us’ page. While governance is increasingly ...

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  • 25 Nov
  • Tim Chewter
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  • apprenticeships , insights

Apprenticeship Workforce Development programme launches with sector-wide survey

Today, a major training needs analysis survey is being launched, giving those involved in the delivery of apprenticeships the opportunity to shape the support they will be offered through the Apprenticeship Workforce Development ...

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  • 11 Nov
  • Tim Chewter
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From ‘insufficient progress’ to ‘good’ – PMA’s relentless focus on quality

“I want us to be the first-choice provider for anyone in the health and care field and to get to grade one outstanding within three to five years.” Sarah and the PMA team are on a mission. But it’s not been an easy journey. We’ve ...

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  • 04 Aug
  • Tim Chewter
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Do different funding streams need different compliance systems and requirements?

  Whilst it is generally well understood that compliance with Education and Skills Funding Agency’s (ESFA) funding rules and requirements is fundamental to running a successful training provider, putting those rules into practice ...

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  • 03 Aug
  • Tim Chewter
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  • apprentice , apprenticeships , apps , fe and skills , funding , insights

Sector Partnership wins DfE Apprenticeship Workforce Development contract

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF), in partnership with Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP), Association of Colleges (AoC), Strategic Development Network (SDN) and The University Vocational Awards ...

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  • 01 Aug
  • Tim Chewter
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The Education Landscape – SDN network to help employers navigate the Education Landscape

  We’re pleased to announce our involvement in a new national programme – The Education Landscape! We’d love to tell you more about it… Colin Bentwood, Managing Director, SDN “Our mission with Education Landscape ...

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  • 28 Jun
  • Tim Chewter
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How do you know your apprentice is ready for the gateway? Here’s some tips

In the world of apprenticeships, the gateway is the door between the apprenticeship training and the end-point assessment. Knowing when an apprentice is gateway-ready is much more than simply checking the apprentice has obtained all ...

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  • 27 May
  • Tim Chewter
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Putting the ‘B’ back into ‘KSBs’ – how to develop the behaviours of your apprentices

Behaviours are fundamental to all apprenticeships – every apprentice has to demonstrate particular behaviours to be successful at the end-point assessment (alongside knowledge and skills). But for those involved in the training, ...

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  • 19 May
  • Tim Chewter
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  • apprentice , apprenticeships , apps , curriculum , employer , employers , fe and skills , insights , provider , providers , standards

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