Training provider

THE UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER

Employer reviews

Excellent (40 reviews)

Employer review details

Statement	Percentage of employers that selected this as a "strength"	Percentage of employers that selected this as "needs improvement"	Total number of employers that selected this statement
Communication with employers	81%	19%	31
Reporting on progress of apprentices	47%	53%	19
Getting new apprentices started	94%	6%	17
Providing the right training at the right time	92%	8%	12
Improving apprentice skills	100%	0%	11
Adapting to my needs	89%	11%	9
Initial assessment of apprentices	100%	0%	7
Training facilities	86%	14%	7
Working with small numbers of apprentices	100%	0%	6

Apprentice reviews

Good (5 reviews)

Apprentice review details

Communication
Statement	Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement	Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you	20%	80%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment	100%	0%

Organisation
Statement	Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement	Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training	40%	60%
Providing accessible training resources	100%	0%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship	80%	20%
Taking into account your previous learning	60%	40%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better	80%	20%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time	100%	0%

Support
Statement	Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement	Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones	100%	0%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship	100%	0%
Resolving any issues you have	60%	40%
Preparing you for success in your future career	80%	20%

Provider overview

Lancaster University is a highly-ranked global university, among the best in the UK. We work closely with organisations of all sizes to design individual learning plans that upskill employees and benefit business. Apprentices access cutting-edge research from expert academic staff, while industry-informed curricula connects learning with the workplace. Our blended learning programme offers flexibility alongside busy careers, a vibrant community on residentials, and a package of personal development, learning and careers support. We provide excellent support for apprentices and employers throughout the apprenticeship journey.

Apprenticeship training course

Senior leader (level 7)

40% achievement rate (out of 100 apprentices)

55% national achievement rate

Explain achievement rate

The percentage of apprentices who successfully achieved their apprenticeship when trained by this provider on a course in this subject area. This rate uses data from the 2022 to 2023 academic year.

Apprenticeship location

SR8 2RN Remove location