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THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT

UKPRN 10007150

Social worker (integrated degree) (level 6)

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Training option Location

Block release

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

Block release at multiple locations.

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  • The Registry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ
  • Clocktower Building, Rm 303, Chatham Historic Dockyard, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4TE

Day release

One day a week at the provider's location.

Day release at multiple locations.

View all day release locations
  • The Registry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ
  • Clocktower Building, Rm 303, Chatham Historic Dockyard, CHATHAM, KENT, ME4 4TE

Course achievements and participation

Achievements

94.7%

of apprentices (19 of 20) completed this course and passed their end-point assessment with this provider in academic year 2023 to 2024. 5.3% did not pass or left the course before taking the assessment.

91.1% national achievement rate

Participation

66

apprentices have completed this course and taken their end-point assessment with this provider since 2023

Course-level data collected by the Department for Education.

Training provider information

Employer and apprentice reviews for this training provider

Employers

Good

average review from 1 employer when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

Apprentices

Good

average review from 48 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.

Good (1 review)

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
  • Communication with employers(selected by 1 employer)

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

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

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

    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
Communication with employers 100% 0% 1
Getting new apprentices started 0% 100% 1
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 100% 0% 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 (24 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 24 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 24 apprentices)

    58%42%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 24 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 24 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 24 apprentices)

    71%29%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 24 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 24 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 24 apprentices)

    96%4%
  • 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 24 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 24 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 24 apprentices)

    83%17%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 24 apprentices)

    88%12%
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 58% 42%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 79% 21%
Providing accessible training resources 92% 8%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 71% 29%
Taking into account your previous learning 83% 17%
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 96% 4%
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 83% 17%
Resolving any issues you have 83% 17%
Preparing you for success in your future career 88% 12%

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.

Good (1 review)

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
  • Communication with employers(selected by 1 employer)

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

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

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

    100%0%
  • Training facilities(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
Communication with employers 0% 100% 1
Getting new apprentices started 0% 100% 1
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 100% 0% 1
Training facilities 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 (48 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 48 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 48 apprentices)

    58%42%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 48 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 48 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 48 apprentices)

    71%29%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 48 apprentices)

    69%31%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 48 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 48 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 48 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 48 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 48 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 48 apprentices)

    79%21%
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 58% 42%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 77% 23%
Providing accessible training resources 75% 25%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 71% 29%
Taking into account your previous learning 69% 31%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 73% 27%
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 88% 12%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 88% 12%
Resolving any issues you have 85% 15%
Preparing you for success in your future career 79% 21%

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 (7 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)

    100%0%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 4 employers)

    25%75%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 5 employers)

    60%40%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 3 employers)

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

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

    67%33%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 2 employers)

    100%0%
  • Training facilities(selected by 1 employer)

    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% 4
Communication with employers 25% 75% 4
Getting new apprentices started 60% 40% 5
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 3
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 67% 33% 3
Adapting to my needs 100% 0% 2
Training facilities 100% 0% 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 (55 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 55 apprentices)

    69%31%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 55 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 55 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 55 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 55 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 55 apprentices)

    71%29%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 55 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 55 apprentices)

    93%7%
  • 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 55 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 55 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 55 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 55 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 69% 31%
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 87% 13%
Providing accessible training resources 87% 13%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 80% 20%
Taking into account your previous learning 71% 29%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 73% 27%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 93% 7%
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 87% 13%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 89% 11%
Resolving any issues you have 85% 15%
Preparing you for success in your future career 82% 18%

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 (71 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 15 employers)

    67%33%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 55 employers)

    29%71%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 28 employers)

    64%36%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 13 employers)

    100%0%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 13 employers)

    69%31%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 13 employers)

    69%31%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 42 employers)

    36%64%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 13 employers)

    46%54%
  • 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 67% 33% 15
Communication with employers 29% 71% 55
Getting new apprentices started 64% 36% 28
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 13
Working with small numbers of apprentices 69% 31% 13
Initial assessment of apprentices 69% 31% 13
Reporting on progress of apprentices 36% 64% 42
Adapting to my needs 46% 54% 13
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 (6 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 6 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 6 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

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

    67%33%
  • 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)

    67%33%
  • 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)

    100%0%
  • 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 6 apprentices)

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

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

    83%17%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 6 apprentices)

    100%0%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Communicating clearly with you 67% 33%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 67% 33%
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 100% 0%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 67% 33%
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 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 83% 17%
Resolving any issues you have 83% 17%
Preparing you for success in your future career 100% 0%

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 (51 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 11 employers)

    55%45%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 39 employers)

    33%67%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 25 employers)

    60%40%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 18 employers)

    94%6%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 13 employers)

    85%15%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 11 employers)

    82%18%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 28 employers)

    29%71%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 9 employers)

    22%78%
  • Training facilities(selected by 5 employers)

    80%20%
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 55% 45% 11
Communication with employers 33% 67% 39
Getting new apprentices started 60% 40% 25
Improving apprentice skills 94% 6% 18
Working with small numbers of apprentices 85% 15% 13
Initial assessment of apprentices 82% 18% 11
Reporting on progress of apprentices 29% 71% 28
Adapting to my needs 22% 78% 9
Training facilities 80% 20% 5

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.

Good (131 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 30 employers)

    67%33%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 100 employers)

    31%69%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 60 employers)

    60%40%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 36 employers)

    97%3%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 26 employers)

    77%23%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 25 employers)

    76%24%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 75 employers)

    36%64%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 24 employers)

    42%58%
  • Training facilities(selected by 22 employers)

    91%9%
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 67% 33% 30
Communication with employers 31% 69% 100
Getting new apprentices started 60% 40% 60
Improving apprentice skills 97% 3% 36
Working with small numbers of apprentices 77% 23% 26
Initial assessment of apprentices 76% 24% 25
Reporting on progress of apprentices 36% 64% 75
Adapting to my needs 42% 58% 24
Training facilities 91% 9% 22

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 (133 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 133 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 133 apprentices)

    66%34%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 133 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 133 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 133 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 133 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 133 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 133 apprentices)

    92%8%
  • 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 133 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 133 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 133 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 133 apprentices)

    83%17%
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 66% 34%
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 84% 16%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 74% 26%
Taking into account your previous learning 74% 26%
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 92% 8%
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 87% 13%
Resolving any issues you have 85% 15%
Preparing you for success in your future career 83% 17%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
The Registry, Canterbury, CT2 7NZ
Telephone
01634 888467

Training provider overview and courses delivered

View 17 courses delivered by this training provider

Recognised by Ofsted as a 'Good Provider', the University's Centre for Higher & Degree apprenticeships has been leading the way with it's responsibility for the strategic direction of apprenticeship provision at Kent. As part of its brief, the Centre oversees the development of strategy and policy in relation to all aspects. By working in partnership with academic schools, faculties and central service departments, which have responsibility for delivery of these activities, the Centre aims to enhance the quality of the apprenticeship experience for apprentices and employers alike.

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 KENT .

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THE UNIVERSITY OF KENT is 1 of 35 training providers for Social worker (integrated degree) (level 6).

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