10 tips to keep your learners engaged

10 tips to keep your learners engaged

Employing an apprentice within your business is a great way of upskilling current staff or opening your team to a wider talent pool. Surveys have shown that apprentices improve engagement of others in the workforce but how do you keep them engaged to complete their...
10 do’s and don’t to be successful in your apprenticeship delivery

10 do’s and don’t to be successful in your apprenticeship delivery

10 do’s and don’ts to be successful in your apprenticeship delivery Thinking about hiring an apprentice or wondering if it’s the right route for you? Diving into a sector that is ever-changing and evolving can be a minefield of confusion, but we’re here to help. Smart...
Ofsted New Inspection Framework

Ofsted New Inspection Framework

Ofsted released news that their new inspection framework for training providers would be in affect from September 2019 but what does this new formula of intent, implementation and impact really mean? The good news is that the new standards, delivered different to the...
10 ways we can help you through onboarding

10 ways we can help you through onboarding

Developing a long and lasting relationship with you starts on day 1 and understanding your requirements and delivery model is key to a strong and collaborative partnership. We want to introduce you to our platforms and get you up and running as soon as possible,...
10 ways you can give back to charity

10 ways you can give back to charity

With any successful business comes hard work, determination and usually a chunk of money. Smart apprentices every year pledge to raise and donate as much money as they can each year to a charity nominated by our staff. This year our chosen charity is SANDS, who work...
Curry in a hurry

Curry in a hurry

When you’re looking to make dinner, what type of cook are you? Are you the grab-and-go type, that picks whatever ingredients you have and creates something, or are you the meticulous follow-a-recipe kind that cooks to a specified plan? Saras Sarasvathy coined the...