Many providers are still struggling to deliver apprenticeship standards effectively.  

What do we expect from a women's conference? Flowers, pastel colours and men barred at the door? Well not this women's conference. People of all ages, genders and races flocked to the Welcome Centre in Coventry for App4England's Celebration of women in apprenticeships – the first of its kind. People were prepped for debate, discussions and controversy – and they weren't disappointed.  

Last week, I chaired my very first event – App4England's Celebrating Women in Apprenticeships Conference. To say I was nervous would be an understatement.

Returning to work after maternity or adoption leave is often a stressful time for mums. 

Most English training providers have now been delivering apprenticeship standards for months. They’ve already written the standards, sussed out off-the-job training, created a provider register, and completed the first ever end-point assessments.

Employers across the country have been spending their apprenticeship levy for a year now. 

Work experience is an opportunity to inspire young people and help shape their future.  

A few weeks ago, I went to a Solidarity in Tech event about how to increase inclusion in tech. To be honest, I didn't really know what to expect, but the discussions really opened my eyes and got me thinking about how diversity affects developments.  

New research by businesswomen Susanna Lawson and Jane Knight aims to help employers gain a better understanding of how to support women returning to work after maternity leave and retain key female talent in their organisation.

As a member of the BAME Apprenticeship Alliance advisory panel, I see the work that goes into promoting diversity in apprenticeships, and the huge difference it makes for people across the country.