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Funding AI transformation with the apprenticeship levy: a 2026 UK employer's guide
Mode of Training Delivery8 min read

Funding AI transformation with the apprenticeship levy: a 2026 UK employer's guide

Most AI training programmes deliver tool tutorials and call it transformation. Here's how to use the apprenticeship levy to fund the real thing.

Alex Lockey·17 May 2026
The best apprenticeship training providers in the UK, 2026
Choosing the right type of training provider5 min read

The best apprenticeship training providers in the UK, 2026

The independent guide to choosing a UK apprenticeship training provider — methodology, top performers, and what to look for beyond the rankings.

Alex Lockey·16 May 2026
Major Apprenticeship Defunding Announced: What Employers Need to Know Now
Funding4 min read

Major Apprenticeship Defunding Announced: What Employers Need to Know Now

The government has announced funding withdrawals for 16 apprenticeship standards. Here is what employers need to know and do next.

Alex Lockey·23 Mar 2026
What is day release apprenticeship training?
Mode of Training Delivery4 min read

What is day release apprenticeship training?

Alex Lockey·13 Nov 2025
What is an apprenticeship standard?
Essential Guide to Apprenticeship Training2 min read

What is an apprenticeship standard?

Alex Lockey·13 Nov 2025
What is block release apprenticeship training?
Mode of Training Delivery4 min read

What is block release apprenticeship training?

Alex Lockey·13 Nov 2025
What is an end-point assessment organisation?
End-Point Assessment1 min read

What is an end-point assessment organisation?

Alex Lockey·13 Nov 2025
Virtual Seminar Round-up: Choosing an Apprenticeship Training Provider - Everything you need to consider
Virtual Seminars6 min read

Virtual Seminar Round-up: Choosing an Apprenticeship Training Provider - Everything you need to consider

Alex Lockey·13 Nov 2025
Virtual Seminar Round-up: How to find a training provider and collaborate with them to deliver the best training for your digital apprentices
Virtual Seminars7 min read

Virtual Seminar Round-up: How to find a training provider and collaborate with them to deliver the best training for your digital apprentices

Alex Lockey·13 Nov 2025
How to Write an Apprenticeship Job Advert - Template
Essential Guide to Apprenticeship Training6 min read

How to Write an Apprenticeship Job Advert - Template

Alex Lockey·13 Nov 2025
How to build a shortlist of apprenticeship training providers
Shortlisting4 min read

How to build a shortlist of apprenticeship training providers

Alex Lockey·13 Nov 2025
How can I “maximise the Apprenticeship opportunity” if I am not an Apprenticeship Levy payer?
Apprenticeship Levy3 min read

How can I “maximise the Apprenticeship opportunity” if I am not an Apprenticeship Levy payer?

Alex Lockey·13 Nov 2025
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