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SOLENT UNIVERSITY, SOUTHAMPTON

UKPRN 10006022

Social worker (integrated degree) (level 6)

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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

Day release

One day a week at the provider's location.

East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YN

Course achievements and participation

Achievements

No data

There is not enough data to show the achievement rate for this course. This may be because a small number of apprentices completed this course, or this is a new course for this provider.

Participation

No data

Not enough apprentices have completed a course with this provider to show participation

Course-level data collected by the Department for Education.

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Employer and apprentice reviews for this training provider

Employers

No reviews

Not enough employers have reviewed this provider.

Apprentices

Good

average review from 50 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 (2023 to 2024). Data collected by Department for Education.
View reviews with feedback from the last 5 years

1 August 2024 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 (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 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 3 employers)

    67%33%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 3 employers)

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 4 employers)

    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% 2
Communication with employers 67% 33% 3
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 3
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 4
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.

Good (20 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

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

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 20 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 20 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 20 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 20 apprentices)

    95%5%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 20 apprentices)

    95%5%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 20 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 20 apprentices)

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

    95%5%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 20 apprentices)

    95%5%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 20 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 20 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 20 apprentices)

    90%10%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 75% 25%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 70% 30%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 75% 25%
Providing accessible training resources 95% 5%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 95% 5%
Taking into account your previous learning 90% 10%
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 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 95% 5%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 80% 20%
Resolving any issues you have 75% 25%
Preparing you for success in your future career 90% 10%

1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024

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.

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 (50 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

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

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 50 apprentices)

    66%34%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 50 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 50 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 50 apprentices)

    98%2%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 50 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 50 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 50 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 50 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 50 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 50 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 50 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 50 apprentices)

    86%14%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 66% 34%
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 72% 28%
Providing accessible training resources 98% 2%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 78% 22%
Taking into account your previous learning 78% 22%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 88% 12%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 84% 16%
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 92% 8%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 74% 26%
Resolving any issues you have 76% 24%
Preparing you for success in your future career 86% 14%

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.

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 3 employers)

    100%0%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 3 employers)

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

    0%100%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 3 employers)

    67%33%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
  • Adapting to my needs(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% 3
Communication with employers 100% 0% 3
Getting new apprentices started 0% 100% 1
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 2
Working with small numbers of apprentices 50% 50% 2
Initial assessment of apprentices 67% 33% 3
Reporting on progress of apprentices 50% 50% 2
Adapting to my needs 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.

Good (53 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

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

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 53 apprentices)

    49%51%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 53 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 53 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 53 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 53 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 53 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 53 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 53 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 53 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 53 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 53 apprentices)

    62%38%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 53 apprentices)

    77%23%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 49% 51%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 68% 32%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 60% 40%
Providing accessible training resources 92% 8%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 74% 26%
Taking into account your previous learning 64% 36%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 77% 23%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 91% 9%
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 85% 15%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 75% 25%
Resolving any issues you have 62% 38%
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 (68 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 19 employers)

    79%21%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 53 employers)

    45%55%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 28 employers)

    71%29%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 22 employers)

    91%9%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 14 employers)

    86%14%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 16 employers)

    75%25%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 28 employers)

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

    43%57%
  • Training facilities(selected by 20 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 79% 21% 19
Communication with employers 45% 55% 53
Getting new apprentices started 71% 29% 28
Improving apprentice skills 91% 9% 22
Working with small numbers of apprentices 86% 14% 14
Initial assessment of apprentices 75% 25% 16
Reporting on progress of apprentices 25% 75% 28
Adapting to my needs 43% 57% 14
Training facilities 100% 0% 20

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 (5 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

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

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 5 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 5 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 5 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 5 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 5 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 5 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 5 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 5 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 5 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 5 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 5 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 5 apprentices)

    60%40%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 60% 40%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 60% 40%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 60% 40%
Providing accessible training resources 80% 20%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 60% 40%
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 80% 20%
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 80% 20%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 60% 40%
Resolving any issues you have 60% 40%
Preparing you for success in your future career 60% 40%

1 August 2020 to 31 July 2021

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 (58 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 14 employers)

    79%21%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 47 employers)

    49%51%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 18 employers)

    72%28%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 20 employers)

    95%5%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 11 employers)

    91%9%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 9 employers)

    89%11%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 39 employers)

    28%72%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 10 employers)

    60%40%
  • Training facilities(selected by 24 employers)

    96%4%
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 79% 21% 14
Communication with employers 49% 51% 47
Getting new apprentices started 72% 28% 18
Improving apprentice skills 95% 5% 20
Working with small numbers of apprentices 91% 9% 11
Initial assessment of apprentices 89% 11% 9
Reporting on progress of apprentices 28% 72% 39
Adapting to my needs 60% 40% 10
Training facilities 96% 4% 24

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 2020 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 (134 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 38 employers)

    82%18%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 106 employers)

    49%51%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 50 employers)

    72%28%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 48 employers)

    94%6%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 27 employers)

    85%15%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 29 employers)

    79%21%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 70 employers)

    27%73%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 25 employers)

    48%52%
  • Training facilities(selected by 44 employers)

    98%2%
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 82% 18% 38
Communication with employers 49% 51% 106
Getting new apprentices started 72% 28% 50
Improving apprentice skills 94% 6% 48
Working with small numbers of apprentices 85% 15% 27
Initial assessment of apprentices 79% 21% 29
Reporting on progress of apprentices 27% 73% 70
Adapting to my needs 48% 52% 25
Training facilities 98% 2% 44

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 (128 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

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

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 128 apprentices)

    60%40%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 128 apprentices)

    71%29%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 128 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 128 apprentices)

    95%5%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 128 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 128 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 128 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 128 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 128 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 128 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 128 apprentices)

    70%30%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 128 apprentices)

    82%18%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 60% 40%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 71% 29%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 67% 33%
Providing accessible training resources 95% 5%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 78% 22%
Taking into account your previous learning 73% 27%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 83% 17%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 88% 12%
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 89% 11%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 75% 25%
Resolving any issues you have 70% 30%
Preparing you for success in your future career 82% 18%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
East Park Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YN
Telephone
02382013000

Training provider overview and courses delivered

View 25 courses delivered by this training provider

Solent University is an applied university that has been involved with apprenticeships through trailblazers, industry bodies and with employers since the introduction of higher and degree apprenticeships in 2017. In October 2018, the University achieved a grading of 'Good' after a full Ofsted Inspection. The University works alongside employers to provide the best possible training experience for apprentices - providing teaching from academics who are experts in their field, alongside access to state-of-the-art facilities. With a flexible approach to delivery across a range of sectors and levels, an apprenticeship through Solent University offers an opportunity for progression and skills development from Levels 4 to 7.

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 SOLENT UNIVERSITY, SOUTHAMPTON .

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