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THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

Employer reviews

Good (609 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 62% 38% 446
Reporting on progress of apprentices 45% 55% 339
Getting new apprentices started 85% 15% 257
Improving apprentice skills 88% 12% 185
Working with small numbers of apprentices 89% 11% 174
Providing the right training at the right time 85% 15% 168
Adapting to my needs 51% 49% 150
Initial assessment of apprentices 82% 18% 143
Training facilities 62% 38% 50

Apprentice reviews

Good (378 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 72% 28%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 76% 24%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 85% 15%
Providing accessible training resources 92% 8%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 64% 36%
Taking into account your previous learning 75% 25%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 84% 16%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 95% 5%
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 90% 10%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 83% 17%
Resolving any issues you have 81% 19%
Preparing you for success in your future career 85% 15%

Provider overview

For over 50 years, The Open University (OU) has led the way in supported distance learning, working with organisations to solve business challenges.

The OU combines academic excellence with technological expertise to deliver flexible work-based learning. Our wide-ranging educational offering has helped us train a range of professionals and has widened participation through the accessible way we deliver our learning.

The OU's flexible and adaptable approach enables consistent educational programmes; including higher and degree apprenticeships; to be delivered at scale. Through minimising travel, the OU's blended delivery model is shaped around the needs of the employer and the personal and professional responsibilities of the apprentice.

Apprenticeship training course

Police community support officer (level 4)

84% achievement rate (out of 850 apprentices)

52% 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.

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY’s training options

Head office

Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA

  • available At apprentice’s workplace (national)
  • not available Day release
  • not available Block release

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Telephone
03003030122
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