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Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

UKPRN 10007159

District nurse (level 7)

Training options for this course

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.

ST. PETERS CAMPUS, ST. PETERS WAY, SUNDERLAND, SR6 0DD

Course achievements and participation

Achievements

72.7%

of apprentices (7 of 10) completed this course and passed their end-point assessment with this provider in academic year 2023 to 2024. 27.3% did not pass or left the course before taking the assessment.

88.1% national achievement rate

Participation

13

apprentices have completed this course and taken their end-point assessment with this provider since 2022

Course-level data collected by the Department for Education.

Training provider information

Employer and apprentice reviews for this training provider

Employers

Excellent

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

Apprentices

Good

average review from 22 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 (2024 to 2025). Data collected by Department for Education.
View reviews with feedback from the last 5 years

1 August 2025 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 (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)

    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 100% 0% 1
Getting new apprentices started 0% 100% 1
Improving apprentice skills 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 (9 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your assessment(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%

Organisation

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

    100%0%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Providing Off the Job training in line with your training plan(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%

Support

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

    100%0%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 100% 0%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your assessment 100% 0%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 100% 0%
Providing accessible training resources 100% 0%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 100% 0%
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 in line with your training plan 100% 0%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 100% 0%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 100% 0%
Resolving any issues you have 100% 0%
Preparing you for success in your future career 100% 0%

1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025

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.

Excellent (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
  • Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 1 employer)

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(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% 1
Communication with employers 100% 0% 1
Improving apprentice skills 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 (22 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 22 apprentices)

    55%45%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 22 apprentices)

    59%41%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 22 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 22 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 22 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 22 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 22 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 22 apprentices)

    86%14%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 22 apprentices)

    86%14%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 22 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 22 apprentices)

    68%32%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 22 apprentices)

    82%18%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 55% 45%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 59% 41%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 73% 27%
Providing accessible training resources 86% 14%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 73% 27%
Taking into account your previous learning 73% 27%
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 86% 14%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 86% 14%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 68% 32%
Resolving any issues you have 68% 32%
Preparing you for success in your future career 82% 18%

1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024

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 (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 3 employers)

    67%33%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 1 employer)

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

    50%50%
  • 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
Providing the right training at the right time 67% 33% 3
Communication with employers 50% 50% 2
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 1
Improving apprentice skills 50% 50% 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 (39 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 39 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 39 apprentices)

    67%33%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 39 apprentices)

    62%38%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 39 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 39 apprentices)

    77%23%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 39 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 39 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 39 apprentices)

    87%13%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 39 apprentices)

    85%15%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 39 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 39 apprentices)

    74%26%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 39 apprentices)

    77%23%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 64% 36%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 67% 33%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 62% 38%
Providing accessible training resources 82% 18%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 77% 23%
Taking into account your previous learning 74% 26%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 74% 26%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 87% 13%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 85% 15%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 79% 21%
Resolving any issues you have 74% 26%
Preparing you for success in your future career 77% 23%

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 5 employers)

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

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 3 employers)

    67%33%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 3 employers)

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

    50%50%
  • Training facilities(selected by 2 employers)

    50%50%
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 100% 0% 5
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 1
Improving apprentice skills 67% 33% 3
Reporting on progress of apprentices 33% 67% 3
Adapting to my needs 50% 50% 2
Training facilities 50% 50% 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 (51 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 51 apprentices)

    69%31%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 51 apprentices)

    69%31%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 51 apprentices)

    67%33%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 51 apprentices)

    94%6%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 51 apprentices)

    71%29%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 51 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 51 apprentices)

    82%18%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 51 apprentices)

    92%8%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 51 apprentices)

    90%10%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 51 apprentices)

    84%16%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 51 apprentices)

    80%20%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 51 apprentices)

    84%16%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 69% 31%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 69% 31%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 67% 33%
Providing accessible training resources 94% 6%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 71% 29%
Taking into account your previous learning 73% 27%
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 92% 8%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 90% 10%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 84% 16%
Resolving any issues you have 80% 20%
Preparing you for success in your future career 84% 16%

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.

Excellent (57 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 21 employers)

    81%19%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 42 employers)

    60%40%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 19 employers)

    100%0%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 18 employers)

    94%6%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 15 employers)

    87%13%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 3 employers)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 29 employers)

    21%79%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 15 employers)

    67%33%
  • Training facilities(selected by 10 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 81% 19% 21
Communication with employers 60% 40% 42
Getting new apprentices started 100% 0% 19
Improving apprentice skills 94% 6% 18
Working with small numbers of apprentices 87% 13% 15
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 3
Reporting on progress of apprentices 21% 79% 29
Adapting to my needs 67% 33% 15
Training facilities 100% 0% 10

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 2021 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 (69 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 29 employers)

    83%17%
  • Communication with employers(selected by 51 employers)

    65%35%
  • Getting new apprentices started(selected by 22 employers)

    95%5%
  • Improving apprentice skills(selected by 25 employers)

    88%12%
  • Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 15 employers)

    87%13%
  • Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 3 employers)

    100%0%
  • Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 34 employers)

    21%79%
  • Adapting to my needs(selected by 18 employers)

    61%39%
  • Training facilities(selected by 13 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 83% 17% 29
Communication with employers 65% 35% 51
Getting new apprentices started 95% 5% 22
Improving apprentice skills 88% 12% 25
Working with small numbers of apprentices 87% 13% 15
Initial assessment of apprentices 100% 0% 3
Reporting on progress of apprentices 21% 79% 34
Adapting to my needs 61% 39% 18
Training facilities 92% 8% 13

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 (121 reviews)

How apprentices found the training

We asked apprentices what was to a reasonable standard.

  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard
  • Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard

Communication

  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 112 apprentices)

    64%36%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 112 apprentices)

    66%34%
  • Communicating clearly with you(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Ensuring you understand the requirements of your assessment(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%

Organisation

  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 112 apprentices)

    66%34%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 112 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 112 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 112 apprentices)

    73%27%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 112 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 112 apprentices)

    89%11%
  • Organising well-structured training(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Providing accessible training resources(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Providing Off the Job training in line with your training plan(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%

Support

  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 112 apprentices)

    88%12%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 112 apprentices)

    79%21%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 112 apprentices)

    76%24%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 112 apprentices)

    81%19%
  • Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Resolving any issues you have(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
  • Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 5 apprentices)

    100%0%
Communication
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Communicating clearly with you 64% 36%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment 66% 34%
Communicating clearly with you 100% 0%
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your assessment 100% 0%
Organisation
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Organising well-structured training 66% 34%
Providing accessible training resources 88% 12%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 73% 27%
Taking into account your previous learning 73% 27%
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better 79% 21%
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time 89% 11%
Organising well-structured training 100% 0%
Providing accessible training resources 100% 0%
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship 100% 0%
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 in line with your training plan 100% 0%
Support
Statement Percentage of apprentices who said this was to a reasonable standard Percentage of apprentices who said this was not to a reasonable standard
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 88% 12%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 79% 21%
Resolving any issues you have 76% 24%
Preparing you for success in your future career 81% 19%
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones 100% 0%
Supporting you and your apprenticeship 100% 0%
Resolving any issues you have 100% 0%
Preparing you for success in your future career 100% 0%

Contact this training provider

Registered address
Chester Road, Sunderland, SR1 3SD
Telephone
0191 515 3361

Training provider overview and courses delivered

View 29 courses delivered by this training provider

The University of Sunderland has been providing higher education since 1901. As well as our two campuses in Sunderland,we also deliver training at sites in Canary Wharf, London and Central Hong Kong.Our apprenticeships are developed in partnership with employers and we have a strong track record in providing bespoke work-based learning and access to world-class technical facilities and expertise. We are already successfully delivering higher and degree apprenticeships with businesses.Our campuses provide state-of-the-art specialist equipment and technology. We are customer focussed and genuinely care about the well being of apprentices and we'll ensure that your apprentices have a successful and enjoyable experience whilst studying with us.

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 SUNDERLAND .

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