News and Views
The team at Access understands the challenges facing employers in recruiting, training and retaining their staff. Through its News & Views section it aims to share this knowledge for the benefit of employers and learners who want to achieve growth through apprenticeships.
What will the Skills for Jobs Strategy mean to your business?7th April 2021
In its Skills for Jobs White Paper, the UK Government outlines its proposals to “move on from previous underestimations of further and technical education and reinforce its pivotal role as a pathway to a bright future”. READ THIS ARTICLE |
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Update on Coronavirus/Covid-19
23rd February 2021
Further to the government announcement yesterday we can confirm that Access Training will be reopening our centres to most learners from Monday 8th March.
READ THIS ARTICLE
Further to the government announcement yesterday we can confirm that Access Training will be reopening our centres to most learners from Monday 8th March.
READ THIS ARTICLE
Apprenticeships used to train the next generation of leaders and managers12th February 2021
During National Apprenticeship Week, Access Training are delighted to announce a new partnership with insurance broker Aston Lark, to train the next generation of managers and leaders via the apprenticeship scheme. READ THIS ARTICLE |
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Update on Coronavirus/Covid-19
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5th January 2021
Further to the government announcement yesterday we can confirm that Access Training will be closing our centres to most learners from Tuesday 5th January until Monday 22nd February 2021 at the earliest. READ THIS ARTICLE |
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Update on January 2021 re-opening
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Education and Business Partnership Award Win at the EMC Nottinghamshire Business Awards
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27th November 2020
Access Training are proud to be announced as the winners of the Education and Business Partnership Award at the East Midlands Chambers of Commerce Nottingham Business Awards 2020. READ THIS ARTICLE |
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Anti-Bullying Week 202017th November 2020
Access Training is coming out in force to support Anti-Bullying Week 2020 from Monday 16th - Friday 20th November. We wanted to not only start the first day off with odd socks but have them all through the week. READ THIS ARTICLE |
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Access Training’s Commitment to Learning Awards11th November 2020
We know that this has been a difficult year and we wanted to recognise the huge efforts our learners have made to continue with their learning. Some have continued to work during lockdown in front line roles, some have been working from home for the first time and others have been furloughed. Whatever your situation has been, we wanted to recognise the dedication shown to studies and so created the ‘Commitment to Learning’ Awards. READ THIS ARTICLE |
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Does your business have the skills to weather a recession?1st November 2020
Businesses must react, quickly and decisively, like never before. Two of the most immediate concerns are a drop in new business and its impact on cashflow. Investing in the intellectual assets of your business – in other words, increasing the resilience of your workforce by introducing new skills – is an obvious solution to weather the storm. READ THIS ARTICLE |
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Update on Covid-19
7th October 2020
We have been delighted to welcome back learners to classes at Access Training and have worked hard to ensure our buildings remain a safe space for learners, visitors and staff. In line with government guidance we have implemented changes to room layouts, walkways and introduced additional hygiene and cleaning measures.
READ THIS ARTICLE
We have been delighted to welcome back learners to classes at Access Training and have worked hard to ensure our buildings remain a safe space for learners, visitors and staff. In line with government guidance we have implemented changes to room layouts, walkways and introduced additional hygiene and cleaning measures.
READ THIS ARTICLE
East Midlands Chamber Business Awards 202025th September 2020
We are delighted to share that Access Training has been shortlisted for the Education and Business Partnership Awards for both Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire at this year’s East Midlands Chamber Business Awards which celebrate the contribution East Midland’s businesses make to the region's thriving economy and communities. READ THIS ARTICLE |
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2020 Business Reboot Review on offer for East Midlands businesses27th August 2020
Businesses in the East Midlands are being offered a ‘2020 Reboot Review’ to assess how prepared their staff and operations are for the commercial challenges of a Covid-19 world. |
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Trainee and apprentice bonus schemes – a quick guide9th July 2020
New Trainee and Apprentice bonus schemes were announced on 8 July 2020 by Chancellor Rishi Sunak. |
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Update on Covid-1928th May 2020
Following recent government guidance, we are delighted that we will be able to re-start some face-to-face visits to apprentices and learners in their workplace during June. READ THIS ARTICLE |
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
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18th May 2010
Mental health problems can affect anyone, at any time. We believe that mental health is everyone’s business so we are joining the Mental Health Foundation by promoting Mental Health Awareness Week. READ THIS ARTICLE |
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Life under lockdown as a Health Care Apprentice6th May 2020
"Despite the unusual circumstances surrounding the start of my apprenticeship, I know that, as each day of training passes, I’m one step closer to fulfilling my dream of becoming a health care practitioner." READ THIS ARTICLE |
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Celebrating Access Training’s 5,000th apprentice27th April 2020
“I joined NUH as a Health Care Assistant five years ago. It’s certainly hard work – with long shifts from 7am until 7.30pm – but I thoroughly enjoy caring for the patients in my charge." READ THIS ARTICLE |
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Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions for Employers of Apprentices
1st April 2020
Access Training is committed to making sure our apprentices can continue their learning during this time and, in-line with government guidance, have created a set of Frequently Asked Questions to provide answers to commonly asked questions by employers.
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Access Training is committed to making sure our apprentices can continue their learning during this time and, in-line with government guidance, have created a set of Frequently Asked Questions to provide answers to commonly asked questions by employers.
READ THIS ARTICLE
Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions for Apprentices
1st April 2020
Access Training is committed to making sure our apprentices can continue their learning during this time and, in-line with government guidance, have created a set of Frequently Asked Questions to provide answers to commonly asked questions.
READ THIS ARTICLE
Access Training is committed to making sure our apprentices can continue their learning during this time and, in-line with government guidance, have created a set of Frequently Asked Questions to provide answers to commonly asked questions.
READ THIS ARTICLE
Update on Coronavirus/Covid-1920th March 2020
Further to the government announcement yesterday we can confirm that Access Training will be closing our centres to learners from Friday 20th March until further notice. READ THIS ARTICLE |
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New online apprenticeship resource for the East Midlands20th February 2020
We’re excited to announce that our new online resource, designed to support apprenticeships across the East Midlands, has now been launched. READ THIS ARTICLE |
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OFSTED ‘Good’ rating for Access Training once again20th February 2020
Access Training is pleased to announce that it has, for a third consecutive period, secured a ‘Good’ rating from OFSTED following a full inspection in January 2020. READ THIS ARTICLE |
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East Midlands one of biggest beneficiaries from minimum wage increase10th February 2020
The Government’s announcement to increase the minimum wage will benefit the East Midlands more than most other regions. READ THIS ARTICLE |
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Career kickstart for Access Training’s Managing Director? An apprenticeship of course!28th January 2020
An apprenticeship is often the springboard for a lifetime of learning and achievement. Corrina Hembury, Managing Director of Access Training, is living proof. |
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How we’re dispelling myths about Apprenticeships27th January 2020
One of the key challenges of making best use of the Apprenticeship Levy is to make sure all colleagues are aware of how it can be spent. |
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Caring for Animals and Wildlife in Winter20th January 2020
What does caring for farm animals and wildlife look like during the Winter months? Animal Care Trainer Lauren Cooper-Rawson gives an insight into Access’ full-time programme on animal care for the large and small, and how we can all play a part. |
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Make 2020 a year of business transformation with the support of an apprentice15th January 2020
The start of a new year is a perfect time to reflect on the needs of your business and the projects needed to initiate growth. |
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Celebrating winners of the Access Awards 201910th December 2019
East Midland’s based Access Training, one of the region’s leading experts in training and apprenticeships, have announced the winners of their ‘Access Awards’ which recognise the commitment and achievements of both its learners and their employers. |
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An apprenticeship provider who understands Housing10th December 2019
Recruiting and retaining only the best candidates presents an ongoing challenge for any social housing provider. It’s a challenge that Access Training has been supporting housing associations with for some 35 years. |
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Access Training outperforms on apprenticeships in the East Midlands14th November 2019
Access Training has secured a place in the top 5% of apprenticeship providers across England for client satisfaction, according to the Department for Education’s FE Choices Employer Satisfaction survey. |
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Building a workforce for the future through the Apprenticeship Levy7th November 2019
Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) employs some 1,200 staff in housing and social care across the East Midlands. Allison Whadcoat, Senior L&D Advisor, describes NCHA’s experience of working with Access as their apprenticeship provider... |
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