It is a common misconception that promoting apprenticeships in school is all about inspiring students to consider the wide range of career opportunities that apprenticeships can offer, however, there is a growing number of schools across England that are accessing apprenticeship funding to boost their training and development budgets and unlock an exciting range of programmes for both their support staff and teacher CPD
Schools may sometimes feel like there is not enough time to look at anything outside of the daily priorities, especially with the challenges that the Covid pandemic has brought. However, there remains a huge, untapped opportunity for schools and Multi-Academy Trusts to utilise the apprenticeship levy to boost the motivation, retention and overall skills of their workforce, which can lead to improved learning outcomes for students.Â
School-based apprenticeships, designed for middle and senior school leaders can build and strengthen both individual and team capacity, helping to ensure that every member of a leadership team has the knowledge and skills to work alongside and support headteachers.Â
Apprenticeships are not restricted to young people or new recruits. Anyone can be an apprentice at any age and benefit from Government funding to gain a professionally recognised qualification to add to their skills. Apprenticeships can be for your existing staff members, or you can take on a new member of staff as an apprentice.
City Skills offer apprenticeships that support many areas of your school:
You can use Apprenticeships to recruit and train new staff, or to upskill existing faculty. Tailor apprenticeships to suit the needs of the school by contextualising the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to make them relevant.
There are many financial incentives. The cost of delivering apprenticeship training and assessment can be 100% subsidised.
Use your Apprenticeship Levy to invest in your existing staff to boost staff loyalty and retention. Help staff progress their career with new qualifications. Demonstrate that your school values its workforce, which motivates and engages staff members.
Posted on Jenna CoombesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve recently completed my Level 3 Team Leader / Supervisor Apprenticeship with City Skills Limited and I’m proud to say I achieved a Distinction. My coach, Anthony Hari, has been fantastic throughout the entire programme. He provided clear guidance, valuable feedback, and genuine encouragement at every stage. His support helped me not only understand the theory but also apply it directly to real workplace projects, which made the learning truly meaningful. The structure and resources from City Skills were easy to follow, and the feedback process was always timely and constructive. I always felt supported and motivated to aim for the highest standard. I would highly recommend City Skills Limited and Anthony Hari to anyone looking to complete a management or leadership apprenticeship — their professionalism, patience, and dedication genuinely make a difference.Posted on Daniel LaneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am currently enrolled onto the L5 Learning and Development Consultant apprenticeship and really enjoying the course so far. The content is rich and I find the teaching style really engaging and accessible. The taught elements have helped me to develop my skills, particularly in designing learning interventions and facilitation, which I'm reaping the benefits of in my current role. I can't recommend City Skills enough!Posted on Sonia KhanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve really enjoyed learning from Anthony during this course. He has explained the topics clearly and is always patient and approachable whenever I have questions. I appreciated how Anthony has made the lessons engaging and took the time to ensure everyone is keeping up.Posted on C SmithTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have just finished my L5 CIPD People Professional Apprenticeship with City Skills and was awarded a distinction! None of this would have been possible without the advice and support from my tutor, Jim Blythe, who was fantastic from start to finish. I have previously done the L3 Apprenticeship through City Skills with Jim and specifically wanted to be in the cohort he was teaching . Thanks Jim for everything :-)Posted on Katy BatchelorTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am studying my Level 5 People Profesional apprenticeship after completing my Level 3 with City Skills. City Skills has been a great choice for my apprenticeships and I have been supported throughout. I look forward to working through the Level 5 course. I would recommend them as a provider.Posted on Richard BrownTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve just completed my Level 5 Operations Management apprenticeship with City Skills, and I couldn't be happier with the entire experience. From start to finish, the support, structure, and quality of the programme have been outstanding. A huge thank you in particular to my tutor, Anthony Hari, who has been absolutely fantastic throughout. His knowledge, guidance, and encouragement made a real difference to my learning journey - he's a real credit to City Skills. I’d highly recommend City Skills to anyone considering an apprenticeship.Posted on maegan rossTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am currently in the middle of my EPA with City Skills, they have been nothing but supportive and motivating throughout the whole process. Excellent communication skills and go above and beyond to meet your learning needs and wants. I would highly recommendPosted on Bowen Hagger-UttingTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a fantastic organisation that has allowed me to achieve so much more than I could have ever imagined. Thank you to anthony Hari, Jim Blythe and the rest of the team. Unparalleled skill and excellence is all I can say!
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