Professional Body Membership for Apprentices: Expanding Pathways for Success

Introduction Apprenticeships are often framed as being effective when the training is planned and delivered through the triangle of apprentice, training provider and...

IES and EPUK’s new joint focus on the implementation of environmental policy

Environmental Protection UK (EPUK) will be joining the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) to create a new unit focusing on the implementation of...

Enabling broader learning and enhanced destination for apprentices

The apprenticeship landscape can be seen as a chess board, where multiple pieces engage as a collective, but with their own needs, moves...

Apprenticeships: AstraZeneca

Photo credit AstraZeneca   As part of National Apprenticeship Week, the Science Council interviewed Kim Hardman – Director of UK apprenticeships and Karen...

Nottingham Trent University becomes the latest Employer Champion

The Science Council awarded Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Employer Champion status at their Technician Conference on Monday 19th December 2022. The Employer Champion...

The heartbeat of operations – Technicians

Tom Cheek – Apprenticeship Lead (Science Council) Technicians act as the heartbeat of operations and are the enablers of innovation. They are a...

Science Council submits to degree apprenticeship consultation

The Science Council has submitted to the degree apprenticeship consultation this Thursday 16th September 2021. The consultation sets out proposals for changes to existing...

Apprenticeships: The purpose and potential of reviews

By Apprenticeship lead, Tom Cheek In this blog we will be considering the role of reviews in apprenticeships, exploring the potential benefits of...

Apprenticeships: Initial Assessments

Tom Cheek, Apprenticeship Lead In this blog we consider the importance of initial assessments for apprentices, with the impact this essential early activity...

Apprenticeships in Northern Ireland

Tom Cheek, Apprenticeship Lead Apprenticeships are managed by the Northern Ireland Government, offering frameworks that require the completion of a combination of qualifications...