Functional Skills Exams for Adult Apprentices Ditched!

Image of English and Maths Functional Skills text books in the bin.

Great news for adult apprentices! The government has published a press release announcing changes to the Functional skills exam for adult apprenticeships. We explain what it means for apprentices, training providers and apprenticeship tutors.

Why we love National Apprenticeship Week

Image saying that we are celebrating national apprenticeship week 2025

Whilst we happily rave about how amazing apprenticeships are all year round, we particularly love this week long celebration. Find out more about why National Apprenticeship Week is so important and how we get involved.

National Minimum Wage increases for Apprentices

National Minimum Wage 2024

The new rates for the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage are now in full swing. Since the new financial year started on April 1st, there has been an increase across the board. This change is the largest minimum wage increase ever! National Minimum Wage Image from www.gov.uk/government/publications/minimum-wage-rates-for-2024 If you are under 19 or […]

A round up of The Mane Event: Central Hair Competition 2023

Central Hair Competition 2023 Winner Kaci Wood

The Central Hair Competition 2023 got off to a great start with 67 entries received in total. Entries were received from students throughout our Central Hairdressing Academy network with some great hair designs coming through; it’s no wonder why we won the Best Hair and Beauty Apprenticeship Provider Award at the 2023 AAC National Apprenticeship […]

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