When I talk about apprenticeships, I tend to view them from two angles: the employer perspective and the individual experience. Both matter equally, and where they overlap is where apprenticeships…
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Every year, National Apprenticeship Week brings fresh attention to the role apprenticeships play in opening doors, building confidence and helping people find their direction at work. But beyond awareness campaigns,…
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AELP Autumn Conference 2025 Panel discussion: 'Collaboration through change - How can employers and providers work together' Following her participation in the AELP Autumn Conference 2025, we sat down with…
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Ben Rowland, Chief Executive Officer, AELP, opening up the AELP Autumn Conference 2025 on stage The AELP Autumn Conference 2025 brought together leaders from across the skills, employment and apprenticeships…
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Language shapes how we express ourselves, connect with others, and participate in everyday life. For individuals who move to the UK without English as their first language, the ability to…
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Level 4 Apprenticeship Approved as Route to Compliance Under Housing Competence and Conduct Standard
By Debbie Gardiner MBE, Managing Director, AKG Learning The confirmation that the Level 4 Senior Housing and Property Management Apprenticeship does meet the Competence and Conduct Standard, effective from October…
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By Jeff Weir, Senior Client Engagement Consultant, AKG Learning The social housing sector is on the brink of a major transformation. With the new Competence and Conduct Standard coming into…
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Across the UK, housing providers are preparing for a shift that will define the next decade of social housing. The Competence and Conduct Standards are more than a compliance requirement.…
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By Andrea Wroe, Business Services Tutor, AKG Learning When you hear the word apprenticeship, what comes to mind? For many, it’s still the old-fashioned image of a teenager in a…
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New Housing Regulation Alert: Are You Prepared? From October 2026, the Competence & Conduct Standard becomes enforceable across the social housing sector. Senior managers and executives will need will need will…
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