by Natalie Trueman | Jun 23, 2021 | Apprenticeship News
Breeshea Robinson, one of IPS’ Engineering Technical Certificate Trainers – BTEC Team, talks to us for Women’s Engineering Day, why she went down an engineering career pathway… “I have now been working in engineering since September 2012, starting...
by Natalie Trueman | Jun 2, 2021 | Apprenticeship News
The government will pay an employer who hires a new Apprentice between 1 April 2021 until 30 September 2021, £3,000 for ALL ages. You can apply for incentive payments for these Apprentices from 1 June 2021. These payments are on top of the existing £1,000 that...
by Natalie Trueman | Apr 14, 2021 | Apprenticeship News, Supporting Apprentices
Update 26th April 2021: Checkyourpay Stakeholder Toolkit The National Living and Minimum Wage increased on 1 April 2021 for the two million eligible workers, including Apprentices, in the UK. These increases are a crucial part of the government’s commitment to level...
by Natalie Trueman | Mar 22, 2021 | Apprenticeship News, Covid 19 Guidance
As the COVID-19 pandemic and Lockdown 3.0 continues to spread across the world, you may find yourself still in a work-from-home (WFH) situation and are struggling with the work/life balance. With the right effort, you can stay productive while taking care of yourself...
by Natalie Trueman | Mar 4, 2021 | Apprenticeship News, Supporting Apprentices
UPDATE: 12th May 2021 Reminder: To all employers who hired an Apprentice between August 2020 and March 2021, the deadline to apply for the incentive payment is fast approaching. Eligible employers must apply for their incentive payment by the end of 31 May 2021. •...
by Natalie Trueman | Mar 2, 2021 | Apprenticeship News, Covid 19 Guidance
The DFE released a statement where they are putting plans in place to provide access to tests for all students and teachers twice weekly, this plan takes place from the 8th March. At present this does not apply to training providers, the intention is to provide this...
