Training provider

THE UNIVERSITY OF READING

Employer reviews

Good (150 reviews)

Employer review details

Percentage of employers that selected this as a strength
Percentage of employers that selected this as needs improvement

Communication with employers(selected by 104 employers)
53%47%
Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 78 employers)
38%62%
Getting new apprentices started(selected by 67 employers)
75%25%
Improving apprentice skills(selected by 54 employers)
93%7%
Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 44 employers)
77%23%
Training facilities(selected by 40 employers)
92%8%
Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 39 employers)
82%18%
Adapting to my needs(selected by 39 employers)
44%56%
Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 38 employers)
68%32%

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	53%	47%	104
Reporting on progress of apprentices	38%	62%	78
Getting new apprentices started	75%	25%	67
Improving apprentice skills	93%	7%	54
Initial assessment of apprentices	77%	23%	44
Training facilities	92%	8%	40
Providing the right training at the right time	82%	18%	39
Adapting to my needs	44%	56%	39
Working with small numbers of apprentices	68%	32%	38

Apprentice reviews

Good (127 reviews)

Apprentice review details

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Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Communication

Communicating clearly with you
78%22%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment
83%17%

Organisation

Organising well-structured training
81%19%
Providing accessible training resources
90%10%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship
80%20%
Taking into account your previous learning
82%18%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better
87%13%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time
89%11%

Support

Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones
90%10%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship
86%14%
Resolving any issues you have
83%17%
Preparing you for success in your future career
90%10%

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Communication
Statement	Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement	Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you	78%	22%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment	83%	17%

Organisation
Statement	Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement	Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training	81%	19%
Providing accessible training resources	90%	10%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship	80%	20%
Taking into account your previous learning	82%	18%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better	87%	13%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time	89%	11%

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	86%	14%
Resolving any issues you have	83%	17%
Preparing you for success in your future career	90%	10%

Provider overview

The University of Reading was established in 1926 and is recognised as one of the top 250 universities in the world. Over the last 90 years we have become innovators and pioneers, pushing academic boundaries and leading social change.

Henley Business School is one of the University's constituent schools. Founded in 1945, Henley is one of the oldest and most respected business schools in Europe and has an international network of offices. We are one of an elite group of business schools to be triple-accredited by EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB for the quality and capability of our academic staff and output. This standard assures your employees of the quality and high standards of our courses and academic staff.

Courses offered

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Chartered manager (degree) (level 6)

Digital and technology solutions specialist (integrated degree) (level 7)

Improvement leader (level 6)

Senior leader (level 7)

Apprenticeship training course

Digital and technology solutions specialist (integrated degree) (level 7)

60% achievement rate (out of 20 apprentices)

56% 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

B31 Birmingham Remove location