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: 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...
Apprenticeships in Scotland
The landscape of apprenticeships across the UK – Scotland Skills Development Scotland is Scotland’s National Skills Body with an objective in creating a...
Apprenticeships in Wales
The Welsh government manages an approved Welsh Apprenticeship Framework, developed to ensure an apprentice has the relevant knowledge, skills and qualifications. Apprenticeships combine...
Apprenticeships: The Importance of Mentoring
Tom Cheek, Apprenticeship Lead at the Science Council In this blog we are going to consider the value and importance of intelligent allocation...
Apprenticeships: Benefits of Professional Recognition
By Tom Cheek, Apprenticeship Lead An apprenticeship standard delivers full occupational competence, with independent end-point assessment validating that knowledge, skills and behaviours are...
Apprenticeships: Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
By Tom Cheek, Apprenticeship Lead at the Science Council Over recent years there has been an expansion into a broader offer of apprenticeships...
Apprenticeship reforms – From a tick to a curve
By Tom Cheek, Apprenticeship Lead at the Science Council In education the only constant is change. Within this blog I will be considering...