Government Update on Employer Apprenticeship Incentives
We have great news! Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has extended the employer apprenticeship incentive scheme! This means that companies are able to claim back £3000 on all new apprentice starts until January 2022. At Access Skills, we offer our Level 5 Diploma as part of the apprenticeship programme. We are one of the […]
Surviving Your Enrolled Course
You’ve enrolled onto an accredited course with us. You’re working a full-time healthcare job as well (which is twenty-five hours a day, eight days a week). You’ve also been sent the full content of said course and now you’re thinking “I can’t do all of this! There’s been a pandemic, don’t you know?!” We’re always […]
Free Safeguarding Training with Access Skills
In these challenging times across the globe, we are reminded of the importance of British Values. Safeguarding legislation and training have been updated several times to support these values. Some of the changes in Safeguarding training has led to the following subjects being included: Cyber Bullying Radicalisation Modern day slavery Isolation (as a direct result […]
Quick 4 tips for a faster enrolment with Access Skills
At Access Skills, our health and social care diploma qualifications are perfect for those who are wanting to progress in their careers within the care sector. Our new website’s enquiry form makes it easy for prospective learners to enquire about the products that we have to offer. Our specialist Skills Advisors contact every single one […]
A Guide to ASC-WDS
Access Skills are currently running Government-funded Rapid Induction Care Certificate Training for employers who have recruited new staff. These courses are fully-funded by Skills for Care, so the employer does need to finance any of the training. Employers are able to access this funding with a valid ASC-WDS registration number. If you do not have […]
Access Skills Health and Social Care Course Learner Tips
Access Skills provides comprehensive support to individuals undertaking any of their care sector training programmes. Learners undertaking Access Skills health and social care courses regularly feedback to us their views on their experience and the resources we provide. Learners often find sharing experiences to be a positive part of their course, and something Access Skills encourages. […]
Fully Funded Support for Care Sector Managers
Access Skills has been awarded two funded projects* to provide free specialist support to care managers and their staff, aimed at improving staff recruitment, training and performance, as well as overall organisational performance in terms of compliance, inspection and ratings. As a specialist care sector training and development provider, we have helped develop some 3000+ […]
Apprenticeship Level 5 Standard – One year on from launching our programme
Access Skills is one of the top training providers for learners undertaking the Level 5 apprenticeship programme, with our achievement rate some 20% above the sector average. On the anniversary of the introduction of our LEVEL 5 HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD programme, we would like to share our approach with you. This government funded apprenticeship is […]