Apprenticeship Improvement Service

Apprenticeship Improvement Service

From Provision to Performance: Apprenticeship Delivery Assured

I help you strengthen the two components that can make or break apprenticeships: employer engagement and on‑programme progress monitoring - so apprentices stay on track, employers stay engaged and outcomes stand up to scrutiny.


Using the Six Cornerstones of Apprenticeship Improvement, I give you a clear, independent view of what’s really happening, embed workplace‑led training and build a simple rhythm of checks that keeps every apprentice moving against the Standard and on track for EPA. 


I co‑design solutions with your team and stay through rollout - so changes stick, risks drop and results last.

Andy's Difference

From sharper insight to sustainable impact, I empower teams to lead meaningful, lasting improvement - built on trust, driven by action.


1. Six Cornerstones. One Clear View.


I don’t just analyse - I bring clarity. Applying an expert lens to the everyday reality of your provision, I ask the questions others miss, uncover the blockers others overlook and get to the root of underperformance.


Why it matters: Leaders gain a clear, independent view of what is really happening - cutting through complexity to focus on what matters most.


2. Change Starts with Listening: My People-First Approach.


Through immersive interviews, observations of practice and dynamic workshops, I listen deeply, challenge assumptions and uncover the hidden barriers to performance that surface-level issues often conceal.


Why it matters: Your people feel heard. Your strategy reflects reality. And your change journey begins with trust - not guesswork.


3. Improvement is not off-the-shelf. It is built with your people.


I put your team at the heart of the process - empowering them to co-design and test solutions shaped by your culture, your context, and your challenges.


Why it matters: Your team won’t just support change - they will lead it from the front.


4. I don’t just hand over a plan - I help deliver it.


Working closely with your team, I embed practical tools, build lasting habits, and ensure disciplined, consistent rollout that drives real progress.


The payoff: Focus that holds. Momentum that builds. Results that last.


Why it matters: When time is tight, resources are stretched and outcomes are critical, my support is not a nice-to-have - it can be the difference between progress and missed potential.


5. Embedding a Culture of High Performance


Tracking the right performance indicators - at the right time - is what turns short-term wins into long-term change. With my support, this rhythm becomes part of your culture.


As your organisation evolves, I evolve with you - scaling support to deliver ongoing evaluation, impact insight and performance optimisation tailored to your changing needs.


Why it matters: You build a culture of continuous improvement - owned by your people, powered by data and focused on what matters most.

Andy's Six Cornerstones of Apprenticeship Improvement

 1. Tailored Learning. Tracked Success


  • Structured, personalised learning journeys aligned to each apprentice’s role and starting point - logically sequenced to build substantial new KSBs and ensure clear progression to final assessments.


2. Workplace-Embedded Development


  • From the outset, line managers and mentors actively shape when, where and how workplace-led off-the-job (OTJ) training is delivered - so apprentices apply and embed new KSBs in real work settings.


3. Off-the-Job Oversight


  • Leaders maintain robust monthly oversight of planned and actual off-the-job (OTJ) hours - every hour recorded in line with funding rules, with clear evidence of workplace application and impact.


4. On-Track Assurance


  • Monthly progress checks against planned KSB development and qualification milestones - swift, targeted support when apprentices fall behind.


5. Tripartite Reviews That Drive Action


  • Structured reviews every 8–12 weeks - collaborative, evidence based and focused on forward momentum with clear recovery plans when needed.


6. End-Point Assessment Readiness


  • Mock EPAs and formative assessments embedded throughout the programme -  regular practice, targeted feedback and refinement to maximise achievement.

Three Service Options. One Goal: Assured Apprenticeship Delivery.

Choose the option that fits your needs - or combine all three for maximum impact:

Service Option 1: Review & Devise Improvements

Get clarity. Fast.


I start with a deep diagnostic using the Six Cornerstones of Apprenticeship Improvement. Through interviews, observations and workshops, I uncover the hidden barriers to performance that surface-level reviews miss.


You will receive a clear, independent view of what is really happening - plus practical, tailored recommendations to strengthen employer engagement and keep apprentices on track against the standard.


Why it matters:

When leaders see the full picture, they make decisions that deliver real results.


Perfect for:

Providers, colleges and universities that need insight before investing in change.

Service Option 2: Help Implement & Embed (Includes Option 1)

Turn plans into progress.


I work alongside your team to co-design solutions shaped by your culture and context. Then I help embed practical tools and structured processes into daily practice - building habits that stick and a disciplined rhythm of delivery.


No generic templates. No handover and goodbye. Just hands-on support that moves improvements from paper to practice.


Why it matters:

Change doesn’t stick without ownership. I make sure your team leads it from the front.


Perfect for:

Organisations ready to move beyond diagnosis and make change happen.

Service Option 3: Ongoing Tracking & Optimisation (Includes Options 1 & 2)

Build a culture of continuous improvement.


I don’t just help you strengthen performance - I help you stay ahead. With ongoing tracking of key performance indicators, monthly and quarterly reviews and impact evaluation, I make sure short-term wins turn into long-term gains.


As your organisation evolves, I evolve with you - optimising delivery and scaling support to meet new challenges.


Why it matters:
You don’t just improve - you embed a high-performance culture powered by data and owned by your people.


Perfect for:
Leaders who want assurance, sustainability and measurable impact.

What will improvement mean to you?

  • "Training is well sequenced, effectively co-ordinated and strongly links theory to workplace practice."


  • "Significant manager / mentor involvement improves workplace impact."


  • "Apprentice progress is accurately assessed frequently, with swift action when required, so they remain on track."


  • "Substantial recorded evidence of relevant, high-quality, standard-linked and impactful off-the-job training."


  • "On-programme activities stretch every apprentice to achieve to their highest possible grades at end point assessment."

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