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Maximise your Apprenticeship Levy

The Apprenticeship Levy, now in its third year, can on the face of it appear complex and inflexible and is often overlooked as a solution to recurring HR and L&D challenges. The good news is, the Levy doesn’t have to be disruptive at all.

Retaining talent, developing future leaders and succession planning are three issues which, without fail, pop-up in the annual round-up of HR and L&D challenges for the forthcoming year. The complexities of the Apprenticeship Levy, including the 20% off-the-job requirement, mean the Levy is often overlooked as part of the solution to address these three challenges. These complexities can also mean time and resource stretched HR and L&D professionals, don’t always have the capacity to dedicate to in-depth analysis of their Levy spend, align it to the needs and values of their business, and gain buy-in for programmes from senior leadership and employees’ line-managers.

By developing consistent leadership and management training in-line with your objectives and values, from team leaders through to senior leadership programmes, we not only help to retain and develop existing talent, but also build your leadership pipeline. Creating tailored programmes which factor in existing and future objectives and ensuring work-based projects count towards the learning journey, reduces disruption from the 20% requirement and encourages high levels of engagement at all levels. We make the Levy and managing its complexities easy for you and we will support you to plan and manage your leadership and management Levy pot to minimise its disruption and maximise its value. Read more about our approach below.

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Maximise your Apprenticeship Levy

Finding Your Leadership Voice with the Apprenticeship Levy
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Finding Your Leadership Voice with the Apprenticeship Levy

The Apprenticeship Levy provides a fantastic opportunity to bring new leadership and management skills and knowledge into your business. It not only formalises your employees’ experience and knowledge through the internationally recognised Chartered Management Institute level 3 and 5 qualifications, but it also gives them the tools and techniques to succeed in their roles and increases self-confidence.

Amelia Sciandra

Amelia Sciandra

Thu 07 Nov

Use the Apprenticeship Levy to Create an Innovation Culture
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Use the Apprenticeship Levy to Create an Innovation Culture

Innovation is something we’re told should be core to our organisational culture. It supports product development, helping to penetrate markets faster, and gives larger organisations the ability to compete with disruptive start-ups. However, in practice creating an innovation culture is incredibly hard and very few businesses can claim to be truly innovative.

Dan Sly

Dan Sly

Tue 08 Oct

How to Use the 20% off the job Requirement to Increase Effectiveness
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How to Use the 20% off the job Requirement to Increase Effectiveness

One of the most common objections we hear about the Apprenticeship Levy from Levy Payers and the top reason for not using their Levy payment in the first place, is not understanding how to factor the ‘20% off the job’ requirement into an already overstretched working day.

James Askew

James Askew

Tue 17 Sep

6 Steps to Maximise your Apprenticeship Levy
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6 Steps to Maximise your Apprenticeship Levy

With companies having paid well over £4 billion into the Apprenticeship Levy pot in the last 24 months, and only around 15–20% of this being utilised, all Levy paying organisations need to ensure they understand how to take advantage of their investment fully — otherwise they risk not getting enough return on their investment or worse, losing their money with nothing to show for it.

Paul Snell

Paul Snell

Thu 05 Sep

How to develop your Future Leaders
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How to develop your Future Leaders

One of the greatest challenges our customers face is the challenge of investing in people and learning to develop their future leaders.

Rossana Zetti

Rossana Zetti

Tue 19 Nov

How can the apprenticeship Levy inspire a leadership mindset in your organisation?
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How can the apprenticeship Levy inspire a leadership mindset in your organisation?

To become an inspirational manager or leader, you must first yourself be inspired.

James Askew

James Askew

Sun 12 Feb

Is your apprenticeship investment paying off? Measuring the tangible and intangible returns
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Is your apprenticeship investment paying off? Measuring the tangible and intangible returns

Progress of apprenticeship content can easily be tracked but understanding the real impact the learning is having, may be more difficult to quantify. The true value of an apprenticeship can be seen through everyday decision making, the conversations being held and behaviours displayed. By observing how people perform, how they solve problems and take responsibility, you can start to see whether the learning is being converted into real life improvements, both for the individual and across the business.

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Jane Savage

Thu 19 Feb

The Art of Listening – Finding the Balance between Support and Challenge in Coaching
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The Art of Listening – Finding the Balance between Support and Challenge in Coaching

Coaching involves a real and important tension. It’s not just about making clients comfortable, nor is it about pushing them into discomfort. It’s about creating a space where growth happens often at the edge of support and challenge. The truth many new coaches miss is this: striking that balance depends on your ability to truly and deeply listen.

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Abz Salloum

Fri 16 May

The importance of theory in coaching: A lifelong journey, not just a skill
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The importance of theory in coaching: A lifelong journey, not just a skill

This question is understandable. Coaching is not just about acquiring a set of tools, it’s about developing a way of thinking, being, and relating to others. While practical application is essential, understanding the theoretical foundations of coaching is what sets truly transformational coaches apart.

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Abz Salloum

Thu 20 Feb

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Better Management Training, Better Results

Better Management Training, Better Results

Our professional development courses are available to individuals or teams. Funded via the apprenticeship levy, the UK’s government apprenticeship scheme.

Essential Training to Grow Your Small Business

Essential Training to Grow Your Small Business

You can now get the same leadership, management and customer service training as the world’s most successful companies – funded via the government apprenticeship levy.

Maximise your Apprenticeship Levy

Maximise your Apprenticeship Levy

The Apprenticeship Levy, now in its third year, can on the face of it appear complex and inflexible and is often overlooked as a solution to recurring HR and L&D challenges. The good news is, the Levy doesn’t have to be disruptive at all.

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“The quality of support I have received from my coach has been extremely high. His coaching is considered, tailored and aligned to my personal experience, career stage as well as my day-to-day balancing of responsibilities. My apprenticeship has helped to bolster my confidence that I am taking a reasonable approach with some challenging clients.”

Liane Langdon

Director

Clarity Consulting Associates

“The apprenticeship with KnowledgeBrief was transformative, improving my leadership, strategic decisions, and confidence. I gained skills in planning, change management, financial acumen, and stakeholder engagement. Completing with distinction, I secured a new contract and expanded my consultancy.”

Sally Kee

Programme graduate

Grosvenor Health and Social Care

“The coaching course through KnowledgeBrief was well-structured, balancing theoretical and practical knowledge. The platform is easy to navigate, providing access to support and promoting a solid understanding of coaching fundamentals. The resources provided have been comprehensive.”

Sandra Ajidahun

Senior Talent Partner

Publicis Groupe

“KnowledgeBrief has great content and is detailed in the area I am developing in. The system is very clear and easy to use and navigate. Thanks to my Skills Coach for his support and guidance. I apply my course knowledge and experience, such as team performance, leadership styles, and the Eisenhower Matrix, to manage tasks effectively.”

Jonny Burrows

Assistant Manager

Cheltenham College

“The apprenticeship has greatly enhanced my understanding of strategic work and how different areas of the organisation operate. It has boosted my confidence to ask questions and take on senior-level tasks. Studying has pushed me out of my comfort zone, showing me my capabilities and improving my overall performance.”

Lauren Mitchell

HR Manager

Canterbury Oast Trust

“The support has been timely and professional and, since starting, I have increased my knowledge through the online platform and workshops. I'm covering subjects like business understanding, communication, and operational plans - which has boosted my confidence. I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend it.”

Jason Windsor

Operations Manager HVAC

DENSO Manufacturing UK Ltd

“As a result of this apprenticeship, I have gained confidence at work. I've developed key skills in project management, communication, and technical processes, and have improved my performance through focused feedback. I am now better prepared to contribute to the team's goals and tackle future challenges.”

Cristian Condurache

Software Engineering Team Lead

Reach

“I have seen positive work improvements using what I’ve learnt about leadership, communication, and decision-making. I highly recommend the easy-to-use KnowledgeBrief platform with visual progress tracking, extra resources, and valuable information.”

Sharon Boia

EHS Manager

Abcam

“This journey has strengthened my strategic vision, stakeholder management, team and organisational influencing skills, and, most importantly, my confidence in communication. The structured learning and the tailored guidance has proven invaluable in giving me direction and purpose as a senior leader.”

Sam Dykes

Accounts Manager

Milling International Marketing Ltd

“This course improved my performance by helping me create strategies, demonstrate values, develop my team, identify growth areas, and gain leadership principles like communication, conflict resolution, and strategic thinking. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to strengthen their leadership abilities and make an impact.”

Linda Evans

UK Head of Product, Pricing & Marketing

Ferdinand Bilstein UK

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