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If you're leading or supporting the delivery of degree apprenticeships there's a number of responsibilities and processes you'll need to be aware of, from onboarding our apprentices, to approval and validation.

In these pages you'll find a range of information regarding apprenticeships and how Leeds Beckett University delivers and manages its apprenticeship provision, including links to other resources and contact details if you need any further information.

Introduction to apprenticeships

Definitions and types

Information about the different types of apprenticeships offered.

External organisations

A summary of the key external bodies that support the national apprenticeship infrastructure and links to their websites.

Standards

Apprenticeship Standards are the blueprints of each apprenticeship and this page summarises what a Standard is and how it is developed.

Funding and costings

Information about how apprenticeships are funded and factors for costing apprenticeships.

Ofsted

A summary of Ofsted and its role in apprenticeships.

Employer engagement

An outline of the critical role of the employer in apprenticeships.

Glossary

A summary of the key terms used in relation to apprenticeships.

Starting the apprentice journey

On-boarding

Information about the initial steps processes that are taken before an apprentice starts their apprenticeship learning journey.

Induction and representation

An overview of the induction process and apprentice representation opportunities.

Completing the apprenticeship

British Values

Information about British Values and how they can be embedded within apprenticeship learning and working activities.

Delivery

A summary of the various considerations that inform how the apprenticeship may be structured.

On- and off-the-job learning

Detail on the types of learning apprentices will undertake.

Apprentice Safety and Safeguarding

Information on how apprenticeships embed Safeguarding and Prevent principles, key considerations for Ofsted.

Tripartite Reviews

A summary of the formal assessment and review meetings required for each apprentice.

Assuring high quality apprenticeships

Approval and validation

Information regarding university requirements to approve a new apprenticeship.

Quality assurance processes

A summary of how quality assurance processes will be applied to apprenticeship provision.

Oversight and governance

Information about the university’s approach to overseeing the apprenticeship portfolio and how it is governed within the formal university structures.