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Investigation: Why care training is in crisis, and the solutions are falling short

The social care system is at breaking point with more than 165,000 vacancies. The government wants more apprentices to fill the gaps but, as Jessica Hill reports, it’s a tough market for providers

Degree-level apprenticeship spending hit half a billion last year

Costly courses swallowed a fifth of DfE’s budget in 21/22

Why apprenticeships can be key to supporting learners with SEND into employment

We need to better understand potential barriers if we are to attract more apprentices with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), explains Suzanne Slater, Director of Operations for Apprenticeships at the educational charity and leader in vocational and technical learning NCFE. When it comes to providing opportunities for learners with SEND to find jobs, as […]

Apprenticeships could make medicine careers more accessible and cheaper – but the stakes are high if it goes wrong

Expanding degree apprenticeships is a hot political priority, with an ambition for them to widen access to a variety of top professions. With huge investment going in to create apprentice doctors, Jessica Hill finds out if the model will really work

Brenda McLeish, chief executive, Learning Curve Group

From PA to chief executive, Brenda McLeish has risen through the ranks to run one of the country’s largest and most successful training companies, grabbing numerous awards and accolades in the process. Trading conditions in the training sector are tougher than ever, but that won’t stop the ‘purple people’ from going for growth, she tells […]

Apprenticeships: The ticket to your dream career

VTCT’s Business Development Manager for Apprenticeships, Jody Jones, tells you all you need to know about being an Apprentice

Hospitality apprenticeships – an attractive pathway for learners at all stages

Awarding and Assessment Organisation BIIAB tunes into how it’s never been a better time to support apprenticeships in this vital industry

Why an apprenticeship works in today’s world of learning and work

Read how an apprenticeship has opened doors for one ICT apprentice and why he would recommend an apprenticeship to others

Driving apprenticeship success together

Give your learners the skills and knowledge to succeed now and in the future with Pearson Apprenticeships.