Add Recognition to Your Apprenticeship with PARS Letters After Your Name If you’ve completed an apprenticeship in the UK, you’ve earned more than just a qualification – you’ve gained valuable workplace experience, professional skills and a foundation for long-term success. Now, you can make that achievement official – with PARS, the Professional Accreditation and Recognition Scheme created by […]
In a significant shake-up of apprenticeship funding policy, the Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that public funding for Level 7 apprenticeships will be removed for anyone aged 22 and over from January 2026. The change means that employers will no longer be able to use their apprenticeship levy contributions to fund master’s-level apprenticeships for new […]
Some people raise money with bake sales. Some run marathons.Sam jumped out of a plane. Yes, really. Sam took on the challenge of the highest #SelfieWithSam by free-falling from 10,000 feet in support of Mid and North Essex Mind, the mental health charity. The result? One slightly windswept colleague, a serious rush of adrenaline and over £1,100 raised — or over £1,400 including […]
On Friday, Launchpad Southend played host to an engaging and uplifting Learning at Work Week event, organised by SEATS, celebrating the impact of learning and apprenticeships on individuals and businesses alike. Held in the vibrant and welcoming surroundings of Launchpad – a fantastic venue – the event brought together employers, apprentices, and partners to explore […]
The Department for Education (DfE) has published the updated Apprenticeship Funding Rules for 2025 to 2026, bringing several important changes that will affect training providers, employers and apprentices Key Updates 1. Minimum Duration ReducedFrom August 1, 2025, the minimum apprenticeship duration drops to 8 months (previously 12). 2. Revised Off-the-Job Training RulesThere is no longer a requirement to extend […]
