Apprenticeships for Schools

Make more of your apprenticeship levy.

Apprenticeships for Schools gives schools and trusts clear, practical advice on using apprenticeship funding to recruit, develop and retain the people they need.

About the advisor

Practical, independent advice from Ben Barton.

Ben has spent more than 35 years working across education, publishing, education technology, teacher development and apprenticeships. His work with schools and trusts starts with what they want to achieve, then identifies where apprenticeships can genuinely help.

Where Apprenticeships for Schools can help

Recruitment and retention

Explore how apprenticeship pathways can create new routes into teaching, support and specialist roles, while giving existing staff opportunities to progress.

Workforce planning and development

Understand your funding position, plan for future skills and use apprenticeships to strengthen professional development and leadership capacity.