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 ...
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 ...
Designing a curriculum from scratch can be an exciting project. But how can you do this in a way that’s consistent across apprenticeship standards and your curriculum teams, whilst remaining flexible to employer and apprentice needs? ...
What are flexible apprenticeships? Flexible apprenticeships allow apprentices to work with different employers, on several projects, to gain all the skills and experience they need to complete their programme. “Portable” or “flexi-job” ...
As an apprenticeship manager or trainer, you’ll probably be using quite a few different tools and platforms for apprenticeships. Regularly reviewing the technology you use is an important part of improving your offer to apprentices / ...
It goes without saying, the employer’s role in apprenticeships is vital. But what about their role in supporting apprentices with the end-point assessment, and how can you (as the provider) support them with this? Start at the ...
Chris Cherry asks providers to be brave if they are going to create genuine employer-led apprenticeships that employers and young people will value. Employer-led standards? The world of work and what employers are demanding of ...
