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March 18, 2026

Rod Davis

A Mixed Bag for Business, Learners, Communities and Training Providers

The Government has announced a major employment and skills drive backed by £1 billion, aiming to create 200,000 jobs and apprenticeships over the next three years.

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April 8, 2026

This Blog Was Written by AI (About an AI Apprenticeship). Welcome to the Future.

The AI and Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 4 has officially arrived. This Blog Was Written by AI (About an AI Apprenticeship). Welcome to the Future. Yes, really. AI helped write this blog. And now it’s inviting you to learn how to use AI properly.

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March 2, 2026

Congratulations Olivia on being Swatpro February 2026 Apprentice of the Month!

Olivia, from Devon Chamber, consistently delivers high-quality work and meets her targets to a strong standard. Olivia is reliable, focused, and takes pride in doing things properly - qualities that make a real difference day to day.

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Apprenticeships

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February 23, 2026

National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Skills for Life

National Apprenticeship Week always gives us a real boost in the apprenticeship sector.

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February 12, 2026

Have your say: Shape Swatpro Teaching

Your experience helps us understand what we’re doing well and what we can improve!

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February 10, 2026

Meet Our SEND Champions!

We’re proud to introduce SEND Champions – friendly, approachable people who help make our learning spaces more inclusive, supportive, and accessible for everyone.

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Apprenticeships

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January 21, 2026

Off the Job training and why it matters

Off-the-job training is the planned learning an apprentice completes during their paid working hours to build the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for their apprenticeship standard

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