Important changes to apprenticeship funding come into effect from 1 August 2026, with further changes following on 1 September 2026. Some of the changes create valuable new opportunities, particularly for smaller employers looking to recruit younger apprentices. Others mean businesses need to look for alternatives if they were planning to use certain management, leadership, coaching or professional apprenticeships. What changes on 1 […]
New Apprenticeship Units Offer Flexible Route to Workforce Upskilling Businesses looking to address skills gaps, boost productivity and prepare for future growth can now access a range of Apprenticeship Units designed to deliver targeted training in key growth sectors. Built from existing apprenticeship standards, Apprenticeship Units are short, focused programmes that allow employers to develop […]
Why Businesses Should Champion Vocational Routes Into Work Today’s King’s Speech from King Charles III placed a clear emphasis on skills, apprenticeships, youth employment, and creating opportunities for every young person to succeed — regardless of background or academic pathway. Among the key themes were: Continued investment in apprenticeships Tackling youth unemployment Greater respect for […]
Here’s What Employers Need to Know Over the past few days, Skills England has announced some significant changes to the apprenticeship landscape. The team at SEATS has taken the time to read, review and digest the updates so we can bring them to you in one clear, straightforward summary. As expected, there is now a major policy pivot towards supporting younger people […]
My SEATS Journey: Skills, Confidence and Partnership That Transformed My Career When I enrolled on the Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship with SEATS and Get Set, I knew I wanted to grow my leadership capability, but I didn’t expect the experience to shape my confidence, career progression and network quite as deeply as it has. […]
We are delighted to announce a successful new partnership between SEATS and the prestigious Cranfield School of Management, marked by the smooth and timely onboarding of a new cohort of Senior Leader apprentices from Ford Motor Company. This inaugural cohort of around 30 senior professionals from Ford joined the Senior Leader Executive Programme (SLEP) — a Level 7 apprenticeship designed to equip experienced […]
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 […]
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 […]
