Through our Apprenticeship Levy-funded Apprenticeship Pathways, we are dedicated to providing colleagues across our trust with access to high-quality, accredited professional development tailored to their roles. We firmly believe that raising pupil attainment and delivering the highest standards of education begins with investing in our people.

By enhancing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of our staff, we aim to strengthen teaching, leadership, and operational capacity across our schools—for the benefit of every child in our care.

Hayley Mapp, Director of Schools

Early Years Programmes

Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3

The EYE Level 3 apprenticeship is a work-based programme completed over 15-18 months. On successful completion, you will be awarded the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and achieve full and relevant status inline with the EYFS.

During this programme, you will gain hands-on experience in a professional setting while studying for your qualification through Off-the-Job training. Additionally, you will earn at least the Apprentice Minimum Wage.

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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeships

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3

Our programme offers a flexible approach to learning for both the school and learner, whereby all learners will gain the fundamental knowledge and develop the skills required to support teachers to enhance pupil learning.

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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3 with SEND

The Level 3 Teaching Assistant (TA) Apprenticeship with SEND is tailored for both current TAs and those aspiring to become TAs, focusing on supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

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Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Level 5

The Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 5 is a 18-month long apprenticeship that prepares individuals to support learners across various educational settings, including primary, secondary, special schools, and further education institutions.

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Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship with QTS

The Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 5 is a 18-month long apprenticeship that prepares individuals to support learners across various educational settings, including primary, secondary, special schools, and further education institutions.

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Leader Apprenticeships with NPQs

Leader Apprenticeship with NPQLTD

Designed to give learners all of the essential knowledge, skills and concepts that underpin successful leadership of teacher development. The  Leader Apprenticeship with NPQLTD is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's NPQ for Leading Teacher Development (NPQLTD) to the Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship. This combination means learners concurrently earn two highly prestigious qualifications.

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Leader Apprenticeship with NPQLBC

Designed to give learners all of the essential knowledge, skills and concepts that underpin successful leadership of culture and behaviour in a school. The Leader Apprenticeship with NPQLBC is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's NPQ for Leading Behaviour and Culture (NPQLBC) to the Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship. This combination means learners concurrently earn two highly prestigious qualifications.

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Leader Apprenticeship with NPQSL

Designed for aspiring or recently appointed senior leaders looking to improve their leadership capability. The  Leader Apprenticeship with NPQSL is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's flagship NPQ for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) to the Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship. This combination means learners concurrently earn two highly prestigious qualifications.

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Leader Apprenticeship with NPQLT

Designed to give learners all of the essential knowledge, skills and concepts that underpin the successful leadership of teaching. The  Leader Apprenticeship with NPQLT is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's NPQ for Leading Teaching (NPQLT) to the Level 3 Team Leader Apprenticeship. This combination means learners concurrently earn two highly prestigious qualifications.

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Leader Apprenticeship with NPQH

Designed for aspiring or recently appointed headteachers looking to improve their leadership capability. The Leader Apprenticeship with NPQH is a dual award which has mapped the DfE's flagship NPQ for Headship (NPQH) to the Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship. This combination means learners concurrently earn two highly prestigious qualifications.

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AI Practitioner for Schools Level 4 Apprenticeship

AI Practitioner for Schools Level 4 Apprenticeship

A fully funded apprenticeship that prepares school staff to coordinate the ethical and effective use of AI and automation across schools and trusts. The programme prepares apprentices for roles including AI Coordinator, AI Implementation Lead, Digital and AI Lead and Automation and Systems Lead.

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