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  We just wanted to remind all of our centres that are approved to deliver qualifications, we have now moved to a new monitoring strategy based on the new Ofqual regulations known as CASS (Centre Assessment Scrutiny Standards).  As part of that new process we have produced a strategy for centre monitoring under CASS which […]

Online Sessions Please name the sessions so it is clear on the system . For example Apprentice name, Remote/ Face to , Full / Part EPA. And ensure if the session is a resit that the components are added within the session title. Examples below: Apprentice Name, Remote, Full EPAApprentice Name, Face to Face, Full

In our sixth installment of our interview tasters for National Apprenticeship week, we speak to Sally Garner-Gibbons, Creative and Cultural Apprenticeships Manager (Chichester College). OAL works in partnership with Chichester College to deliver EPA for the Creative Venue Technician (CVT) apprenticeship. OAL was the first EPAO approved to deliver this standard in 2018, designed to

In our fifth installment of our interview tasters for National Apprenticeship week, we speak to Cian Short, Early Careers Manager (Bakkavor). Bakkavor are one of the UKs largest food manufacturers, employing over 16,000 people across 23 locations in the UK with further sites in China and the USA. They produce ready meals, salads, pizza, bread

In our fourth installment of our interview tasters for National Apprenticeship week, we speak to Louise Cairns, CEO of the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink (NSAFD). The NSAFD are the industry experts for skills in the Food & Drink sector and the industry’s voice on everything ranging from attracting new talent, early careers,

In the third installment of our interview tasters for National Apprenticeship week, we speak to Andy Rayner, Head of LEAP Apprenticeships and Early Careers at Travis Perkins PLC. Andy has worked in the construction and trade supply sector for over 30 years and has been involved in learning and development, within the Travis Perkins group

Following on from yesterday’s taster video of the Sharon Blyfield OBE interview, today we continue with a short extract of our interview with Jill Coyle, Apprenticeship Manager (Nestlé UK & Ireland). Jill is a well respected and much loved influencer from the world of apprenticeships who has worked tirelessly to promote careers and apprenticeships within

Many of you may not be aware of recent updates to standard adaptation extensions. As of last week many adaptations have been extended until the 31st of March. Customer Service Practitioner and Customer Service Specialist have now been extended until the 30th of June. For more information on these adaptations and a full list of

This week OAL will be releasing tasters of the video interviews we carried out with some leading figures from employers and providers who are helping to #BuildtheFuture, through their innovative and inspiring commitment and approach to apprenticeships in their businesses. The first short video taster is with Sharon Blyfield OBE. Sharon is the Head of

Over the last few weeks in the lead up to National Apprenticeship week, we have conducted interviews with all of our stakeholders to get their opinions on the theme of this years NAW, ‘Build the Future’. As a video in person or online over, we have developed an article to showcase their opinions to the