Dan Howard, Operations Director of Learning for Work at NCFE, delves into the importance of Initial Assessments and the benefits these bring to learners.  From my years of experience in both the employability and skill sectors, I’ve seen how Initial Assessments (IAs) have provided a vital step in thousands of apprenticeships. Conducted prior to the…

With the first anniversary of the Levy fast approaching, 2018 has already started to see a huge change in the market and it’s a great time for businesses to think seriously about their options and how best to use this to their advantage. Levy funds can be used for anything from new apprenticeship starters to…