Guidance

Provider guide to delivering high-quality apprenticeships

A guide and checklist for training providers that currently offer apprenticeship training, and for those that are considering offering apprenticeship training in the future.

Applies to England

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Apprenticeship checklist for training providers

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Apprenticeships should meet the skill needs of apprentices and the needs of employers of all sizes.

Understanding the local skills and employment market can help with planning what apprenticeship training you offer.

Every apprentice should have a high-quality experience that prepares them for a successful career and supports their progression to higher level skills.

This guide is intended for both new and existing training providers delivering apprenticeships at any level, and providers who are planning to deliver apprenticeships in the future. It focuses on the essential steps required to prepare and deliver high-quality apprenticeships.

The guide is supported by the apprenticeship checklist for training providers. This is a self-assessment tool for training providers which will help them plan and identify areas for improvement and access further relevant guidance and information.

The guide and checklist will be updated over time. This may include links to new or additional content.

Published 1 April 2021
Last updated 4 January 2023 + show all updates
  1. Information on creating a training provider page on the Recruit an apprentice service has been removed from the ‘Prepare to offer apprenticeships’ guidance as this is no longer relevant.

  2. Added apprenticeship checklist for training providers.

  3. Ofsted page updated to include additional information about apprenticeships in teaching.

  4. First published.