NOCN Group Supports Biggest-Ever Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards
The stage is set for the biggest night of the year for apprentices, training providers and employers. A record number of nearly 200 apprentices that…
Apprenticeship Standards
Here are the latest news and thought leadership articles on Apprenticeship Standards. Apprenticeship standards were first developer in 2013 as a part of the Richard’s Review of Apprenticeships. Apprenticeship Standards are employer led and now replace the previous Apprenticeship ‘Frameworks’.
Apprenticeship standards were first introduced in 2017.From 2020, all apprenticeship starts are standards.
Apprenticeship standards show what an apprentice will be doing and the skills required of them, by job role. Standards are developed by employer groups known as ‘trailblazers’.
You can use the apprenticeship standard finder on the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education website
JTL shortlisted for ‘Training Resource Provider of the Year’ Electrical Industry Award 2026
JTL, a registered charity and one of the UK’s leading providers of electrical and plumbing apprenticeships, has been shortlisted for Training Resource Provider of the…
Housebuilding and clean energy at risk as plumbing workforce set to shrink by 30%
England’s plumbing workforce is on course to shrink by 30% by 2039, according to a new report. This is the first time data has been…
Derby apprenticeships provider among best in the country after glowing Ofsted judgement of ‘Strong’ in every area
A Derby company training hundreds of apprentices is officially one of the country’s very best providers after being judged ‘Strong’ in every area by Ofsted.…
Skills England Expert Network Welcomes Parenta’s Lisa Gooding
The Skills England Expert Network has invited Lisa Gooding, Parenta’s Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Manager, to join its growing community of sector specialists. The invitation…
The UK’s AI Skills Gap is Exactly what the Growth & Skills Levy Should Address
Earlier this year, the Growth & Skills Levy was heralded as one of the Government’s most valuable investments in people and productivity. Arguably, it offers…
Instep launches two new training programmes for women in analytical, data and leadership roles
Instep has launched two strategic leadership training programmes for women working in analytical, data and leadership roles. These forward-thinking apprenticeships – Women Who Decide, and…
Apprenticeship Funding Band Reviews – What Providers Can Do To Prepare
Back in February I wrote an article about training provider preparation for the new system of apprenticeship assessment, well now providers need to prepare for…
Defunding The Level 2 Cleaning Hygiene Operative Apprenticeship Could Put Public Health and Social Mobility at Risk, Says £72bn Sector
I was among the cleaning and hygiene sector staff who celebrated when we won approval for the Level 2 Cleaning Hygiene Operative apprenticeship. This was…
AAT Salary Survey 2025: AAT members outperform sector despite cooling salary growth
AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) has published its 2025 AAT Salary Survey, revealing that whilst salaries across its membership continue to rise – and outperform sector trends – the…