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What are your employment rights as an apprentice?

An apprenticeship programme is an investment for employers, so you should be treated as a valuable part of the company. You are an employee, and even though you are learning on the job, you are entitled to certain standards and protection by law. Find out more about your rights as an apprentice.
Paul Thomas-Weston
December 21, 2022

What benefits of apprenticeships are there for employers?

Apprenticeships are an excellent way to recruit new talent or upskill and retain existing employees. You can have apprentices throughout your business – from school leavers to managers – so there is the possibility of shaping every level of your organisation.
Paul Thomas-Weston
December 13, 2022

Is it possible to quit an apprenticeship?

Table of Contents   It’s unfortunate, but sometimes, an apprenticeship just might not work out, no matter how hard you try to make it work. There could be circumstances that arise where you really have…
Alison Spratley
November 30, 2022

Myth Buster Webinar Series

At least 7 out of 10 employers have untapped funds at their disposal to upskill new and existing staff, be they entry level or C-suite. Find out how: your company can tap into available funding…
Alison Spratley
November 29, 2022

Kent Invicta LIVE: How To Upskill Your Current Workforce And Access Funding Webinar

If you’re a Kent Business Owner, you may have thought of taking on an Apprentice. Are you hesitant? Do you know how to find funding for them? Join our co-founder and MD, Jason Hargreaves, in…
Paul Thomas-Weston
November 17, 2022

Transferring apprenticeships – how and when?

What happens when you’ve made great progress in your apprenticeship programme, but you change employer? Whatever the reason for your change, don’t worry, you can transfer your apprenticeship to another employer. Although it might be a…
Paul Thomas-Weston
November 11, 2022

What are the different Levels of apprenticeships?

Table of Contents Apprenticeship levels – what are they and what are the equivalent qualifications? Employers often have questions about the different apprenticeship levels, the traditional qualifications they are equivalent to, and what the entry…
Paul Thomas-Weston
October 21, 2022

Back to me!

People want opportunities to move up and around into different teams and projects.   Learning and Development leaders therefore need to align their focus to the business priorities e.g. career mobility, employee retention, skills and…
Alison Spratley
October 11, 2022

Off-the-job innovative ideas

Table of Contents Apprenticeship off-the-job training – what is it and what activities can you log? Apprenticeships should be treated equally as a job and a learning opportunity. Remember that work-based learning is an important…
Alison Spratley
October 10, 2022

ESP crowned UK’s Apprenticeship Training Provider 2022

The Education & Skills Partnership (ESP) is awarded the UK’s Apprenticeship Training Provider of the year for 2022 award. ESP was established just over seven years ago and has more than doubled its staff complement…
Alison Spratley
October 5, 2022