The articles and reflections on this page explore the factors that influence apprentice development, workplace performance and organisational effectiveness.
Some challenge conventional thinking.
Others reinforce it.
All are intended to encourage reflection on what drives exceptional apprentice development and performance.
As achievement rates improve across the sector, what will make an employer choose your organisation rather than another provider delivering the same Standard?
As achievement rates improve across the sector, what will make an employer choose your organisation rather than another provider delivering the same Standard?
Every apprenticeship begins with a training plan. But does it continue to shape development throughout the programme, or does its influence gradually fade?
The challenge is rarely recognising pressure on planned end dates. It is recognising it early enough to intervene effectively.
Most apprenticeship competence is built in the workplace, shaped daily by mentors, supervisors and managers. How confident are you that they are helping apprentices develop what matters most?
Originally published in FE News.
Whilst achievement matters, competence is what ultimately determines whether an apprenticeship has actually worked.