We’re About to Lose Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeships—And That’s a Big Deal
Last week’s government announcement that Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeships will be phased out from January 2026 marks a fundamental shift in the UK skills landscape. It is a decision…
The Power of Saying No (and Other Lessons from My Apprenticeship Coach)
Glory’s story Hello, I’m Glory Ayo, Admin Lead and Business Support Manager for an NHS Talking Therapies Service in London. My daily role involves leading an admin team of…
How Apprenticeships Advance Women’s Careers
By Judith Parsons, Professor of Practice, Leadership & Management at Hult International Business School, Consultant & Coach International Women’s Day on March 8th once again highlighted that we remain some…
Pulling the plug: How withdrawing Level 7 funding from British business will drive slower growth and productivity
A major shake-up is imminent—But where is British business? In the Autumn 2024 budget announcement, the UK government proposed the discontinuation of Level 7 apprenticeship funding, including the senior…
Business Outlook for 2025: A skills-focused approach to navigating the UK’s evolving industrial landscape
The advent of a new government in 2024 has ushered in a renewed focus on the skills agenda. And, with it, a vigorous debate on how the UK can deliver…
The Transformative Power of Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeships
Much has been said about Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeships in recent weeks, following Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement last month that changes will be made to level 7 funding. In…
Building Future Leaders
What do you think when you hear the term ‘apprentice’? As likely as not, you’ll imagine a school leaver learning a trade, not an established leader honing their skills. For…