Information for education providers planning new programmes where learners are also employees,
Across the four UK nations, there is a diverse range of programmes leading to registration for the 15 professions we regulate. This includes the established higher and degree apprenticeship route in England, and potential future apprenticeship / ‘earn and learn’ routes within Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. In recent years, 30-40% of new programmes approved were degree apprenticeships in England.
This information is for education providers who are considering running a new programme where learners are also employees of partner organisations.
Our aim is to help programmes align with our regulatory requirements. We have been approving apprenticeship programmes in England since 2017, and are well positioned to share insight with common approaches and challenges for education providers when developing these programmes.