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UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

UKPRN 10007851

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.

Kedleston Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1GB

Day release

One day a week at the provider's location.

Kedleston Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1GB

Course achievements and participation

Achievements

No data

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Participation

No data

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Employer and apprentice reviews for this training provider

Employers

Good

average review from 2 employers when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.

Apprentices

Good

average review from 97 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 (3 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 3 employers)

    33%67%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • 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 1 employer)

    0%100%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 1 employer)

    0%100%
  • Training facilities(selected by 2 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% 1
Communication with employers 33% 67% 3
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 1
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 3
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 0% 100% 1
Adapting to my needs 0% 100% 1
Training facilities 100% 0% 2

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 (67 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 67 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 67 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 67 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 67 apprentices)

    93%7%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 67 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 67 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 67 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 67 apprentices)

    94%6%
  • 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 67 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 67 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 67 apprentices)

    87%13%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 67 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 78% 22%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 79% 21%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 82% 18%
Providing accessible training resources 93% 7%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 81% 19%
Taking into account your previous learning 84% 16%
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 94% 6%
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 91% 9%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 91% 9%
Resolving any issues you have 87% 13%
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.

Good (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
  • Communication with employers(selected by 1 employer)

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

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

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)

    0%100%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 1 employer)

    0%100%
  • 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
Communication with employers 0% 100% 1
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 1
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 1
Reporting on progress of apprentices 0% 100% 2
Adapting to my needs 0% 100% 1
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 (97 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 97 apprentices)

    66%34%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 97 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 97 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 97 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 97 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 97 apprentices)

    72%28%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 97 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 97 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • 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 97 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 97 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 97 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 97 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 66% 34%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 73% 27%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 73% 27%
Providing accessible training resources 89% 11%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 78% 22%
Taking into account your previous learning 72% 28%
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 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 85% 15%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 81% 19%
Resolving any issues you have 75% 25%
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.

Good (16 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)

    100%0%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 12 employers)

    83%17%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 8 employers)

    88%12%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 3 employers)

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

    100%0%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 3 employers)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 6 employers)

    50%50%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 1 employer)

    0%100%
  • Training facilities(selected by 2 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% 11
Communication with employers 83% 17% 12
Getting new apprentices started 88% 12% 8
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 3
Working with small numbers of apprentices 100% 0% 2
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 3
Reporting on progress of apprentices 50% 50% 6
Adapting to my needs 0% 100% 1
Training facilities 100% 0% 2

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 (73 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 73 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 73 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement
  • Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 73 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 73 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 73 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 73 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 73 apprentices)

    75%25%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 73 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • 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 73 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 73 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 73 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 73 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 68% 32%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 74% 26%
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 84% 16%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 75% 25%
Taking into account your previous learning 75% 25%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 75% 25%
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 89% 11%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 86% 14%
Resolving any issues you have 79% 21%
Preparing you for success in your future career 79% 21%

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 (60 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 22 employers)

    91%9%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 41 employers)

    76%24%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 23 employers)

    78%22%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 24 employers)

    88%12%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 5 employers)

    80%20%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 6 employers)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 26 employers)

    35%65%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 15 employers)

    80%20%
  • Training facilities(selected by 12 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 91% 9% 22
Communication with employers 76% 24% 41
Getting new apprentices started 78% 22% 23
Improving apprentice skills 88% 12% 24
Working with small numbers of apprentices 80% 20% 5
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 6
Reporting on progress of apprentices 35% 65% 26
Adapting to my needs 80% 20% 15
Training facilities 100% 0% 12

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 (11 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 11 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 11 apprentices)

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

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 11 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 11 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 11 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 11 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 11 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 11 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 11 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 11 apprentices)

    91%9%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 11 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 11 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 91% 9%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 91% 9%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices that agreed with this statement Percentage of apprentices that disagreed with this statement
Organising well-structured training 91% 9%
Providing accessible training resources 91% 9%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 82% 18%
Taking into account your previous learning 91% 9%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 91% 9%
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 100% 0%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 91% 9%
Resolving any issues you have 82% 18%
Preparing you for success in your future career 82% 18%

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 (54 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)

    73%27%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 41 employers)

    56%44%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 25 employers)

    76%24%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 17 employers)

    100%0%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 12 employers)

    92%8%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 13 employers)

    69%31%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 33 employers)

    27%73%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 10 employers)

    70%30%
  • Training facilities(selected by 8 employers)

    75%25%
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 73% 27% 15
Communication with employers 56% 44% 41
Getting new apprentices started 76% 24% 25
Improving apprentice skills 100% 0% 17
Working with small numbers of apprentices 92% 8% 12
Initial assessment of apprentices 69% 31% 13
Reporting on progress of apprentices 27% 73% 33
Adapting to my needs 70% 30% 10
Training facilities 75% 25% 8

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 (135 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 49 employers)

    88%12%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 98 employers)

    66%34%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 58 employers)

    79%21%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 48 employers)

    94%6%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 19 employers)

    89%11%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 23 employers)

    83%17%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 68 employers)

    31%69%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 28 employers)

    68%32%
  • Training facilities(selected by 25 employers)

    92%8%
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 88% 12% 49
Communication with employers 66% 34% 98
Getting new apprentices started 79% 21% 58
Improving apprentice skills 94% 6% 48
Working with small numbers of apprentices 89% 11% 19
Initial assessment of apprentices 83% 17% 23
Reporting on progress of apprentices 31% 69% 68
Adapting to my needs 68% 32% 28
Training facilities 92% 8% 25

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 (248 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 248 apprentices)

    71%29%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 248 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 248 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 248 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 248 apprentices)

    78%22%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 248 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 248 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 248 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • 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 248 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 248 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 248 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 248 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 71% 29%
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 77% 23%
Providing accessible training resources 88% 12%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 78% 22%
Taking into account your previous learning 77% 23%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 82% 18%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 90% 10%
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 86% 14%
Resolving any issues you have 80% 20%
Preparing you for success in your future career 82% 18%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB
Telephone
08000015500

Training provider overview and courses delivered

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Buxton & Leek College is part of the University of Derby. We offer a wide range of apprenticeship programmes at Intermediate, Advanced and Higher Levels. We specialise in Hospitality & Catering, Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy, Motor Vehicle Engineering, Child Care, Health & Social Care and Customer Service. Our campuses are located in Leek, Buxton and Derby. All of our campuses have an excellent range of facilities which allow us to offer exceptional off-the-job training by expert tutors who are themselves highly qualified and experienced.

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 UNIVERSITY OF DERBY .

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

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