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SEND Reform Is Not a Paper Exercise. It Is a Workforce Challenge.
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SEND Reform Is Not a Paper Exercise. It Is a Workforce Challenge.

SEND reform is shifting from compliance to capability. Discover how workforce development can build sustainable, inclusi...

What does off the job training really mean and how can you manage it?
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What does off the job training really mean and how can you manage it?

But Off-the-job training, often referred to as OTJ, is one of the most misunderstood aspects of apprenticeships. It is n...

The BIG Apprenticeship Survey Report
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The BIG Apprenticeship Survey Report

If there is one finding in The BIG Apprentice Survey Report 2026 that employers cannot afford to ignore, it is this: lin...

Real life, real issues: The Hidden Threat to Apprenticeship Success
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Real life, real issues: The Hidden Threat to Apprenticeship Success

This article highlights how financial stress and heavy workloads threaten UK apprentice retention, arguing that employer...

Why degree apprenticeships are so important
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Why degree apprenticeships are so important

Choosing the right apprenticeship provider is a strategic decision for schools and trusts investing apprenticeship levy...

National apprenticeship week: what’s coming up from captiva
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National apprenticeship week: what’s coming up from captiva

Choosing the right apprenticeship provider is a strategic decision for schools and trusts investing apprenticeship levy...

The changing apprenticeship landscape: what employers need to know
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The changing apprenticeship landscape: what employers need to know

Over the last 12 months, the apprenticeship landscape has continued to evolve. While the core principles remain, expecta...

Why youth work needs apprenticeships now more than ever
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Why youth work needs apprenticeships now more than ever

Youth work has faced sustained pressure in recent years. Significant funding reductions have hollowed out services, and...

Using the apprenticeship levy to build a first class careers service
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Using the apprenticeship levy to build a first class careers service

With growing pressure on schools to support diverse career paths, we discuss how education providers can use their appre...

Training the People Who Make Inclusion Work: Turning the DfE's SEND Investment into Classroom Impact
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Training the People Who Make Inclusion Work: Turning the DfE's SEND Investment into Classroom Impact

Choosing the right apprenticeship provider is a strategic decision for schools and trusts investing apprenticeship levy...

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SEND Reform Is Not a Paper Exercise. It Is a Workforce Challenge.
SEND Reform Is Not a Paper Exercise. It Is a Workforce Challenge.
What does off the job training really mean and how can you manage it?
What does off the job training really mean and how can you manage it?
The BIG Apprenticeship Survey Report
The BIG Apprenticeship Survey Report

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