Apprenticeships 

Grow Your Career Through an Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to develop new skills, gain industry‑recognised qualifications, and progress your career — all while continuing in your current role.

Whether you’re looking to advance in your profession or explore a new area, apprenticeships offer structured learning delivered by expert training partners.

Why Consider an Apprenticeship?

• Learn while you work — no career break needed
• Build confidence and capability in your role
• Gain nationally recognised qualifications
• Access high‑quality training at no personal cost
• Available for staff of all ages and career stages

Training Providers

We work with trusted, high‑quality providers to ensure you receive excellent training and support.

Heart of England Training (HOET): https://hoet.co.uk/

Ideal for: Customer service, business administration, early years, and commercial training.

Strengths:

• Highly supportive learner experience
• Local employer partnerships
• Practical and job‑focused programmes

LMP Education: https://lmp-group.co.uk/

Ideal for: Business skills, digital marketing, coaching, teaching assistants, and leadership programmes.

Strengths:

• Flexible blended learning
• Strong employer and learner satisfaction
• Modern, skills‑focused programmes

Best Practice Network: https://www.bestpracticenet.co.uk/

Ideal for: Leadership and education‑based apprenticeships, including those suitable for aspiring or current managers.

Strengths:

• Nationally recognised qualifications
• Expert facilitators
• Ideal for career progression into leadership roles

Baltic Apprenticeships: https://www.balticapprenticeships.com/

Ideal for: IT, digital, data, software development, and cyber apprenticeships.

Strengths:

• Tech‑specialist provider
• Bootcamp‑style high‑intensity training
• Great for early‑career tech skill development

Who Can Apply?

Anyone employed by the Trust and working in one of the Trust schools can apply, as long as:

• The apprenticeship links to your role or future career pathway
• Your manager supports your application
• You can commit to protected study time 

How to Get Started

1. Explore providers and apprenticeship options
2. Discuss with your manager
3. Contact HR to register your interest
4. We’ll guide you through eligibility checks and next steps

For more information or support, email: HR@bebcmat.co.uk

Manager Guidance: Apprenticeships for Your Team

Supporting Staff Development Through Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are an excellent way to develop your team’s capability, support succession planning, and fill skills gaps. They combine on‑the‑job learning with structured training delivered by accredited providers.

Apprenticeships can support:

• Leadership development
• Professional qualifications
• Upskilling and reskilling
• Talent retention and workforce planning

Manager Responsibilities

Supporting an apprentice involves:

1. Approving the Development Need

Confirm that the apprenticeship aligns with:

• The team’s objectives
• The employee’s current or future role
• Workforce planning priorities

2. Enabling Protected Study Time

Employees must have protected learning time.
This can include:

• Online learning
• Workshops
• Shadowing
• Assignments
• Mentoring

3. Providing On‑the‑Job Support

Managers may need to:

• Hold regular check‑ins
• Sign off evidence of learning
• Support workplace projects
• Engage with the training provider’s review meetings

4. Encouraging Completion

Most programmes last 12–24 months, depending on level.
Your support significantly increases completion rates and learner confidence.

Benefits for Managers

• Increased team capability
• Stronger internal talent pipeline
• Improved staff morale and retention
• Opportunities to fill skills gaps cost‑effectively
• No course costs for your team (funding covered centrally)

How to Nominate or Support a Team Member

1. Discuss the apprenticeship options with the employee
2. Contact HR for eligibility checks and programme matching
3. Agree on how study time will be supported
4. Attend the initial meeting with the provider
5. Support regular progress reviews

For advice or to put forward an employee, contact: HR@bebcmat.co.uk

Please find useful information and course content below.

If a course is eligible for the apprenticeship levy, you may be able to apply for funding that is paid centrally. You will find the Apprenticeship Levy Policy below and details how to apply. Stan Mossop, Chief Finance Officer, is the main contact for Apprenticeship Levy funding: smo@bebcmat.co.uk.

Existing employees will be pad at their normal rate of pay whilst completing the apprenticeship. This will not mean that they will be promoted to a higher grade or alternative post upon completion.

If you wish to recruit a new member of staff as an apprenticeship, please contact HR@bebcmat.co.uk to dicsuss terms and conditions.