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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
This blog is written by SDN’s Strategic Associate, and CEO of Mesma, Louise Doyle. Louise takes us through deep dives, their impact and how you can use them and gives you seven top tips that will drive improvement. When a regulator ...
Sometimes, a little extra support can make a huge difference. As apprenticeship providers, we want to make sure every apprentice can succeed and show their full potential. That’s why, for those with learning difficulties or ...
Creating a safe learning environment that promotes the well-being of apprentices is fundamental for any training provider. So let’s talk about safeguarding – what do you need to know and what practical steps can you take to ...
