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USEFUL RESOURCES
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How to take on an apprentice – GOV.UK
Step-by-step guide for employers. Good for reassuring potential clients that CMA aligns with official processes. -
Apprenticeship Funding Rules (ESFA)
Clear reference for employers about funding, responsibilities, and eligibility. -
Find Apprenticeship Standards – Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education (IfATE)
Searchable list of approved apprenticeship standards. -
Apprenticeship Levy: How it works – GOV.UK
Explains levy contributions, use of levy pot, and transfer options. -
Employer Guide to Apprenticeships (Department for Education)
Neutral resource that shows credibility, while CMA provides delivery. -
Apprenticeships: Guidance for Students – GOV.UK
Outlines pay, conditions, and expectations for learners. -
Your Apprenticeship: What You Need to Know (Education & Skills Funding Agency PDF)
Official handbook explaining rights, pay, off-the-job training, and support. -
Ofsted Apprenticeship Inspection Framework
Shows how quality is measured across providers – builds trust in CMA’s quality commitment. -
Institute for Apprenticeships – Quality Statements
Clear national standards for apprenticeship delivery.
Workforce Planning in Health and Care: How Apprenticeships can help
March 13, 2025 Murat Ozcelik Workforce planning is one of those things in life that could appear to be the answer to all your problems, or a nightmare errand that you can’t get out of. And like many similar things in life, it is probably placed somewhere in the middle, with the potential to swing […]
HSJ Finalist Workforce Initiative of the Year
We’re honoured to be shortlisted for Workforce Initiative of the Year at this year’s HSJ Awards — one of the most prestigious recognitions in healthcare. This nomination celebrates the Community and Maternity Champions Project, delivered in partnership with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster City Council. Through this initiative, we’ve not only […]
NHS 10-Year Health Plan and what it means for Apprenticeships
28 August 2025 Last month saw the release of the Government’s 10-Year NHS Health Plan – setting out how the health service will modernise to meet the needs of a changing population. While many of the details were already in the public domain – following outline plans, the Autumn Statement, spending reviews, and recent announcements on […]