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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you are an employer or a potential learner all the questions you might have about apprenticeships are covered here.
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General
Organisations that provide apprenticeship training must be registered with the government's Approved Training Provider list. These providers are inspected by Ofsted, just like schools, and are also audited by the Education Skills and Funding Agency to 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 includes activities such as shadowing, mentoring, online learning, lectures, and industry visits.
This is easy and details can be found here: www.gov.uk/guidance/manage-apprenticeship-funds
No, you can’t use the apprenticeship levy to pay wages, just the training.
Yes, you can access apprenticeship funding in two ways:
1. By asking a larger employer – in your supply chain perhaps – to transfer their levy funds to your account.
2. Pay just 5% of the cost of each apprenticeship – the government pays the remaining 95%.
Support
You will have access to your own Professional Learning Mentor throughout the programme. All Apprentices will also be provided with an online portfolio and Virtual Learning Environment. These will contain literature, videos and podcasts covering leadership and management theory.
The average age of Apprentices on our programmes is 42 and over 1300 have never studied beyond school. Our delivery approach is focused on getting everyone back into a learning mindset.
Each module will have face-to-face workshops delivered in various locations throughout England. A virtual option is also available for each module to provide flexibility.
Programmes and Learning
This depends on the level of the apprenticeship. We work to ensure everyone who can benefit from our programmes can join. Contact us to discuss your qualifications and how we can support your development.
Our teaching assistant pathways are for anyone working in a school or early years setting—whether you're starting out or looking to progress.
Level 3 supports those beginning as Teaching Assistants. Level 5 is for experienced staff who want to specialise or lead. The Early Years Educator route supports those working with children aged 0–5.
Yes. These programmes are fully funded and designed to fit around your working hours—blending on-the-job learning with flexible online study and personalised support.
You’ll gain nationally recognised qualifications and practical skills that open doors to higher roles—like HLTA, pastoral lead, or Early Years lead—and build a foundation for future teaching careers.
Level 5 Operations Manager supports emerging team leaders. The Senior Leadership Programme and Masters Pathway develop whole-school leadership capacity. The Improvement Leader drives targeted change and school-wide improvement.
Yes. All programmes are designed around your role, allowing you to apply learning in real time—supported by expert tutors, flexible delivery, and dedicated mentorship.
Leaders gain strategic tools to improve teaching, manage change, and build resilient teams—leading to improved staff performance and sustainable improvement.
You'll gain qualifications such as the Level 5 Diploma or a Postgraduate Certificate. Progression pathways allow routes to a fully funded MBA or MSc.
You’ll achieve a full Youth Work Degree (BA Hons) and professional recognition—equipping you to lead, influence policy, and deepen your impact.
You’ll need GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths. Support is available to meet the entry criteria.
You’ll study while working, with flexible online learning, expert support, and practical tasks that relate directly to your role.
Graduates move into senior youth work roles, community leadership, education support, or policy—backed by a recognised degree.
