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Apprenticeship Programmes
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Discover how schools and trusts are transforming recruitment, retention, and staff development through apprenticeships. From teaching assistants to senior leaders, our programmes are tailored to meet the real challenges of education today.
For employers
Underpin progression, strengthen retention, and create an inclusive workforce with apprenticeship levy support
Our Impact
598
Multi-Academy Trusts worked with
More than
75%
Quality Achievement Rate
70%
Women learners on programme
9
Apprenticeship Standards delivered
Why get involved?
As apprentice levy providers we can help unlock your team’s potential without hiring new staff
Why employers trust NCE to build stronger teams.
We help schools, trusts, and local authorities unlock lasting change — through apprenticeship pathways designed for impact, retention, and growth.
Reduce Costs
Cut back on agency spend with strategic, levy-funded apprenticeship pathways that build internal capacity and reduce long-term costs.
Retain Your Employees
Develop loyal, high-performing teams with structured development opportunities that support career progression and reduce churn.
Engage with Learning for Organisations
Use your levy to drive strategic workforce growth — from frontline staff to senior leaders — all within real school contexts.
Let’s build your talent strategy together
Book a free consultation with one of our specialists. No pressure, just expert advice to help you make the most of your levy.
Trusted by schools, MATs and local authorities across the country
From small schools to national groups — our customers share a commitment to high-quality, long-term development.
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Apprenticeship pathways
Leadership Management
Build your confidence, influence and impact with leadership programmes designed for real-world progression.
Teaching
Strengthen your practice, deepen your knowledge, and shape learning in every classroom you enter.
Youth Worker
Change lives in your community through practical training, qualifications and inspiring professional development.
Programmes
Programmes to help your team grow, learn and succeed.
Apprenticeship
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Resources
Your workforce toolkit - guidance, training and support to help your team thrive.
Employer Resources
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Organisations that provide apprenticeship training must be registered with the government's Approve Training Provider list. These providers are inspected by Ofsted, just like schools and are also audited by the Education Skills and Funding Agency to make ensure the levy is well spent. Apprenticeship providers must deliver a good service and good training to remain approved.
Off the job training is deemed to be 20% of the apprentice’s time during work, and must be directly relevant to their apprenticeship standards and outside of their normal working duties. This might seem daunting, but includes activities such as shadowing, mentoring, online learning, lectures, industry visits and a plethora of others which are required to reach competence in the occupation.
We can offer you a consultation call with one of our Captiva Talent Partnerships Leads. This will take a look at your levy pot and also the needs of your organisation and make recommendations to meet your goals and requirements. Simply email info@nationaleducation.college or book in a call with us to find out more.
This is easy and details can be found here: www.gov.uk/guidance/manage-apprenticeship-funds
No, you can’t use the apprenticeship to pay wages, just the training.
Yes, you can access apprenticeship funding in two ways:
- By asking a larger employer – in your supply chain perhaps – to transfer their levy funds to your account. Organisations like Lloyds and Tesco do this regularly.
- This provision is now uncapped – as an employer you can have as many staff on apprenticeship programmes that you require and just pay 5% employer contribution of the cost of each apprenticeship – the government will pay the remaining 95%
