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Training provider

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

UKPRN 10007798

Senior leader (level 7)

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This provider offers these training options for this course. Search for a city or postcode to view what options are available in your location and distances from your location to the training options.

Training option Location

Block release

Training in blocks of a week or more at the provider's location.

Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL

Course achievements and participation

Achievements

58.3%

of apprentices (128 of 220) completed this course and passed their end-point assessment with this provider in academic year 2023 to 2024. 41.7% did not pass or left the course before taking the assessment.

65% national achievement rate

Participation

508

apprentices have completed this course and taken their end-point assessment with this provider since 2021

Course-level data collected by the Department for Education.

Training provider information

Employer and apprentice reviews for this training provider

Employers

Excellent

average review from 4 employers when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

Apprentices

Good

average review from 13 apprentices when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

Combined reviews for all courses delivered by this provider in the last full academic year (2024 to 2025). Data collected by Department for Education.
View reviews with feedback from the last 5 years

1 August 2025 to today

These are the most recent reviews for this training provider. We update the main star rating on this page when we have reviews from a full academic year.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Excellent (2 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)

    0%100%
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
Providing the right training at the right time 100% 0% 1
Communication with employers 100% 0% 2
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 1
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 1
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 0% 100% 1

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Excellent (9 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 6 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 6 apprentices)

    83%17%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 6 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 6 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 6 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 6 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 6 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 6 apprentices)

    83%17%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 6 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 6 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 6 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 6 apprentices)

    100%0%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 83% 17%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 83% 17%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 83% 17%
Providing accessible training resources 100% 0%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 83% 17%
Taking into account your previous learning 100% 0%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 100% 0%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 83% 17%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 100% 0%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 83% 17%
Resolving any issues you have 100% 0%
Preparing you for success in your future career 100% 0%

1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider in the last full academic year.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Excellent (4 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 4 employers)

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 3 employers)

    33%67%
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
Providing the right training at the right time 100% 0% 1
Communication with employers 100% 0% 2
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 4
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 33% 67% 3

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (13 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 13 apprentices)

    62%38%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 13 apprentices)

    92%8%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 13 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 13 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 13 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 13 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 13 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 13 apprentices)

    92%8%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 13 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 13 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 13 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 13 apprentices)

    92%8%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 62% 38%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 92% 8%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 85% 15%
Providing accessible training resources 100% 0%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 85% 15%
Taking into account your previous learning 92% 8%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 85% 15%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 92% 8%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 92% 8%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 85% 15%
Resolving any issues you have 92% 8%
Preparing you for success in your future career 92% 8%

1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

No results. Not enough employers gave feedback about this training provider.

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (30 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 30 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 30 apprentices)

    77%23%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 30 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 30 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 30 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 30 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 30 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 30 apprentices)

    80%20%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 30 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 30 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 30 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 30 apprentices)

    80%20%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 67% 33%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 77% 23%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 70% 30%
Providing accessible training resources 87% 13%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 67% 33%
Taking into account your previous learning 73% 27%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 90% 10%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 80% 20%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 90% 10%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 77% 23%
Resolving any issues you have 70% 30%
Preparing you for success in your future career 80% 20%

1 August 2022 to 31 July 2023

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Good (9 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 4 employers)

    50%50%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 4 employers)

    25%75%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 3 employers)

    100%0%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

    0%100%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 4 employers)

    0%100%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
  • Training facilities(selected by 4 employers)

    100%0%
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
Providing the right training at the right time 50% 50% 4
Communication with employers 25% 75% 4
Getting new apprentices started 50% 50% 2
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 3
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 1
Initial assessment of apprentices 0% 100% 2
Reporting on progress of apprentices 0% 100% 4
Adapting to my needs 50% 50% 2
Training facilities 100% 0% 4

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (22 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 22 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 22 apprentices)

    64%36%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 22 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 22 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 22 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 22 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 22 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 22 apprentices)

    82%18%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 22 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 22 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 22 apprentices)

    59%41%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 22 apprentices)

    77%23%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 73% 27%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 64% 36%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 68% 32%
Providing accessible training resources 86% 14%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 68% 32%
Taking into account your previous learning 68% 32%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 86% 14%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 82% 18%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 91% 9%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 77% 23%
Resolving any issues you have 59% 41%
Preparing you for success in your future career 77% 23%

1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Good (42 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 6 employers)

    100%0%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 36 employers)

    58%42%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 19 employers)

    84%16%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 13 employers)

    100%0%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 8 employers)

    75%25%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 9 employers)

    67%33%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 20 employers)

    25%75%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 14 employers)

    50%50%
  • Training facilities(selected by 11 employers)

    100%0%
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
Providing the right training at the right time 100% 0% 6
Communication with employers 58% 42% 36
Getting new apprentices started 84% 16% 19
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 13
Working with small numbers of apprentices 75% 25% 8
Initial assessment of apprentices 67% 33% 9
Reporting on progress of apprentices 25% 75% 20
Adapting to my needs 50% 50% 14
Training facilities 100% 0% 11

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

No results. Not enough apprentices gave feedback about this training provider.

1 August 2021 to today

These reviews are for all courses delivered by this provider in the last 5 academic years.

Employer reviews

We regularly ask employers to review providers they're working with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about areas of strength and improvement.

Excellent (57 reviews)

Areas of strength and improvement

Employers can select:

  • up to 3 things they think are strengths
  • up to 3 things they think need improvement
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
  • Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 12 employers)

    83%17%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 44 employers)

    59%41%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 26 employers)

    85%15%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 18 employers)

    100%0%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 9 employers)

    78%22%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 12 employers)

    58%42%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 28 employers)

    21%79%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 16 employers)

    50%50%
  • Training facilities(selected by 15 employers)

    100%0%
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
Providing the right training at the right time 83% 17% 12
Communication with employers 59% 41% 44
Getting new apprentices started 85% 15% 26
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 18
Working with small numbers of apprentices 78% 22% 9
Initial assessment of apprentices 58% 42% 12
Reporting on progress of apprentices 21% 79% 28
Adapting to my needs 50% 50% 16
Training facilities 100% 0% 15

Apprentice reviews

We regularly ask apprentices to review providers they're training with. They give a rating of 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'. They also give feedback about how they found the training.

Good (74 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 71 apprentices)

    69%31%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 71 apprentices)

    76%24%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 71 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 71 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 71 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 71 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 71 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 71 apprentices)

    83%17%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 71 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 71 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 71 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 71 apprentices)

    83%17%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 69% 31%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 76% 24%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 73% 27%
Providing accessible training resources 90% 10%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 72% 28%
Taking into account your previous learning 77% 23%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 89% 11%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 83% 17%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 92% 8%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 79% 21%
Resolving any issues you have 73% 27%
Preparing you for success in your future career 83% 17%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL
Telephone
+44(0)7769294081

Training provider overview and courses delivered

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At The University of Manchester we know the value of working together. We collaborate across disciplines, cultures, countries and industry to solve global problems. Your degree apprentices studying at the University of Manchester, will benefit from:

  • Experienced teaching staff, working with industry professionals to provide role specific training in a Higher Education context.
  • Excellent learning resources, online and across our extensive library provision.
  • Dedicated support services, specialising in careers, health and well being on a thriving University campus, with access to all manner of sports and social activities.

For general information about this provider, such as the total participation and achievement rate for all courses they deliver, view our provider details page for THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER .

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