Degree Apprenticeships

Author: Robert Herriot

Celebrating Apprenticeships: Transformative Pathways in Bradford – Insights from the Apprenticeship & Careers Insight Event

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The event underscored the need for collaborative efforts between educational institutions, employers, and community organisations to promote apprenticeships effectively. By highlighting success stories, industry insights, and practical guidance, the event inspired attendees to consider apprenticeships as a viable and advantageous career pathway aligned with current market demands and future opportunities.

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Degree Apprenticeships vs Full-time Degrees: A False Dichotomy in the Election Debate.

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A holistic policy approach is crucial here, emphasising collaboration across sectors, ensuring equitable access, and continuously improving quality. By valuing and integrating both degree apprenticeships and full-time degrees, policymakers should establish a resilient education system that offers better value for money for all its stakeholders and equips learners with the essential skills for success in today’s economy.

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Ofsted praise for York St John University’s Degree Apprenticeships

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Ofsted has judged York St John University’s provision of Degree Apprenticeships as ‘good’ for overall effectiveness in its latest report. In the first report by Ofsted into the University’s degree apprenticeships, the University was awarded ‘good’ for its quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development of students and leadership and management.  

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Building Resilient Leadership: Key Takeaways from a Study on Leadership Development during Uncertainty

Senior Leader, Susan Walsh

Building resilient leadership is essential for SMEs to thrive in uncertain times. The study emphasizes the importance of resilience, effective leadership, and leadership development in SMEs. By prioritizing resilience-building initiatives, fostering strong relationships, and investing in leadership development, SME leaders can navigate through challenges and ensure the success of their organizations. Additionally, addressing mental health and wellbeing is crucial for the overall resilience and sustainability of SMEs.

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A smart move? Introducing the use of AI into assessment

Senior Leader, Susan Walsh

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education has the potential to revolutionise the way students learn, teachers teach, and institutions operate. However, it also raises various challenges and concerns, and in my experience, results in considerable and often heated debate amongst academics.  As an early-career academic, I sat firmly on the fence, an interested and inquisitive spectator, and then in one of ‘those’ moments where you find yourself agreeing to become involved, I jumped in.

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