“Apprenticeships at Apex Collaborative Trust turn learning into expertise and expertise into confident professionals“
At Apex Collaborative Trust , we’re committed to giving our colleagues clear opportunities for growth, development, and career progression. We are delighted to offer a range of apprenticeships to support the growth and development of support staff. Apprenticeships are for everyone and our approach reflects the value we place on all 432 of our colleagues – each unique, valued, and deserving of CPD that meets their individual needs.
Depending on your eligibility, you may be able to complete an apprenticeship in one of the following areas:
- Business and Professional
- Teaching and Early Years
- Finance
Find out more about apprenticeships below
Apprenticeships – what are they?
Apprenticeships are funded development programmes that allow colleagues to gain a recognised qualification while continuing in their current role. These opportunities are available to all support staff. Other colleagues across the trust may be considered on an individual basis.
To ensure a consistent and high‑quality service, we work closely (but not exclusively) with LMP Education Ltd and Baltic Apprenticeships as apprenticeship providers.
How does the Apprenticeship Growth and Skills levy work (the funding)
Apex Collaborative Trust receives a limited allocation of apprenticeship funding, now known as Growth and Skills Levy (formally named as the apprenticeship levy). Because these funds are limited, it is essential that any training undertaken provides clear value to the trust and supports our commitment to improving outcomes for our students locally.
What are Apprenticeship Units?
A new government initiative – these Apprenticeship units allow the levy to be used on short, flexible training courses. These courses are shorter and support colleagues to address gaps in their skill sets and develop expertise.
English and Maths qualification requirements for applicants?
All new and existing adult apprentices, (who are aged 19 and over at the start of their apprenticeship training), are no longer required to hold or achieve English and maths qualifications to pass their apprenticeship. Apprentices will demonstrate their English and maths skills by using them in real work tasks as part of their apprenticeship.
Apex Collaborative Trust key contacts
- Katie Atherton (c.atherton@apex-trust.org) – Apex Staff Development Team
- John Lovell (j.lovell@apex-trust.org)- Apex Staff Development Team
- Suzie Alexander Partnerships Manager at LMP Education
Apex Apprenticeship pathways:
- Advertising a vacant job role as an opportunity for an apprenticeship training course completion – appointing an apprentice to join our workforce.
- Enrolling and supporting colleagues onto an apprenticeship alongside their current role- growth and skill development (see application process pathway below)
The process for current Apex colleagues interested in an apprenticeship as CPD
Before Applying Before applying for a training course, a conversation between the line manager and colleague needs to occur. This should clearly outline:
- Suitability an support
- The learning goals – why this is important to the individual and our trust.
- How the course links to the colleague’s role and any adjustments that need to be made to enable the colleague to gain the relevant experience.
- Time dedication – professional capacity and commitment to the required time for learning. This varies by course, up to 6 hours a week, of which 2 hours is usually learning (away from their role) and 4 hours applying their skills (in their role).
- The support network in place for the colleague which should consist of:
o regular coaching with the line manager. o access to colleagues with the skill set they are studying, to share knowledge and best practices.
o our apprenticeship provider will also provide a Tutor/Coach.
o The Apex Staff Development team will provide 6-monthly check-ins to ensure that the colleague is making progress and is satisfied with the support they are receiving.
See the full application process pathway below
