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Turning the QAR Tide: A Provider's PerspectiveThe recent government release on apprenticeship achievement rates serves as a crucial reminder of the journey many providers undertake to improve their Qualification Achievement Rates (QAR). For institutions…
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Thomas posted a new post. 7 weeks ago
Apprenticeship Reforms: Breaking Barriers or Lowering Standards?The government has announced a significant shake-up to apprenticeship requirements, confirming that English and maths Functional Skills exit requirements will be removed for adult apprentices with…
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Thomas posted a new post. 2 months ago
The False Narrative Between Entry-level and Degree-level Apprenticeships Is a Distraction from the Real Task at HandThe concept of apprenticeships, traditionally viewed as a means of accessing vocational training, has been recently framed as competition between lower and higher levels. This dichotomy, however, is not…
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Thomas posted a new post. 10 months ago
Degree Apprenticeships vs Full-time Degrees: A False Dichotomy in the Election Debate.The debate between degree apprenticeships and full-time degrees has reached a boiling point this past week. Fuelled by the Conservative Party’s pledge to create 100,000 more apprenticeships by 2029, has framed…
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Thomas posted a new post. 10 months ago
The SAR and QIP - And why these should still be your "go-to" Ofsted DocumentsEmbarking on the journey as an Ofsted nominee is akin to stepping onto a winding path fraught with twists, turns, and unexpected detours. It’s a journey marked by meticulous preparation, diligent planning, and…
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Thomas posted a new post. a year ago
"Does it make a difference who handles your EPAs?"With the new academic year well and truly underway, a question has been posed to me recently by several of my former connections in the EPAO sector. “How are you now as a training provider, picking your EPAO”…
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Thomas posted a new post. a year ago
Apprenticeship Revolution: A Comparative Analysis of the UK, US, and India's Journey Towards Workforce DevelopmentThomas Burton discusses how the United Kingdom’s apprenticeship system once hailed as a trailblazer in workforce development, and how it now faces challenges amid the rapid advancements made by two global…
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Thomas posted a new post. a year ago
Breaking the Snobbery: Degree Apprenticeships and Career AdvancementI have returned to the world of apprenticeship delivery, after a six-year “EPAO” hiatus, bringing with me a fresh perspective. Having once understood the widely held opinion that the rise of degree…
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Thomas updated their profile a year ago
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