Upskill Existing School Staff
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Develop career pathways for existing teaching staff at no additional cost.
Hiring an apprentice isn’t the only way to make the most of your apprenticeship levy. Many schools and trusts are missing valuable opportunities to develop existing teaching and support staff.
Strengthen career pathways and upskill school staff, all while using funds you’re already paying into the levy, with no additional training costs.
Benefits of upskilling existing employees
Improved Retention and Morale
Cost-effective Staff Development
Build Skills and Confidence
Increased Capacity and Resilience
What does an apprenticeship look like for existing staff?
Our apprenticeship programmes are designed for existing school staff and follow national government funding regulations and the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.
Each learner receives a bespoke training plan based on our blended learning approach. Before enrolment, we meet with the staff member and their employer to consider prior learning and experience. This ensures the training plan is tailored to each individual.
How is the training delivered?
Our blended approach consists of a range of monthly webinars and workshops, termly face to face visits and a variety of independent work based tasks such as observations, assignments and case studies.
Our bespoke off the job training offer is designed to maximise quality time and training in school, this reduces the amount of time needed to be taken away from valuable timetable time. Off the job training is a fundamental part of an apprenticeship, this training is completed during contracted working hours and can include tasks such as:
- Webinars and workshops lead by our experienced tutors.
- Shadowing and observing more experienced colleagues.
- Mentoring and support from line managers and colleagues
- Tutor one-to-ones
- Attending meetings and briefings
- Individual learning and study time such as completing assignments and portfolio tasks
- Collaborative working and planning with colleagues.
Who qualifies for the courses?
There is no upper age limit to do an apprenticeship. Existing staff members as well as new recruits can benefit from using the apprenticeship levy to fund training. To be eligible for an inspire+ apprenticeship learners need to hold a GCSE C/4 or equivalent in maths and english. For level 2 apprentices, a lower threshold applies.
Recent apprenticeship levy reforms have improved flexibility training requirements, for apprentices aged over 19, employers have the discretion to decide whether a level 2 english and maths qualification are required.
Existing staff members who are interested in our programmes can hold a previous higher-level qualification such as a degree or A-Level in a different subject/sector. We have supported apprentices who are employed in a range of different school based roles, such as:
- School Sport Coach
- Community Coach
- Teaching Assistant
- SEND Teaching Assistant
- Specialist Teaching Assistant
- Pastoral Support Assistant
- Behaviour / Learning Mentors
Does this change how staff are paid?
Wages are determined by employers. Existing staff members who enrol onto an apprenticeship do not tend have any change or impact to their current wage.
With over £3.3 billion of unspent apprenticeship levy funds returned to the treasury, use it before you lose it!
Your school may already be contributing to the apprenticeship levy, but if it’s not being used, that funding is simply returned to the Treasury. Instead, it could be invested in developing career paths for your existing support staff. Discover how apprenticeship funding works and how your school can make the levy work for you.
Interested in upskilling your staff? Let us know
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