THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
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| Senior leader (level 7) |
Training provider achievements and participation
Achievements
58.3%
of apprentices (128 of 220) completed a course and passed the end-point assessment with this training provider in academic year 2023 to 2024. 41.7% did not pass or left the course before taking their assessment.
60.5% national achievement rate
Participation
508
apprentices have completed a course and taken their end-point assessment with this provider since 2021.
Employer and apprentice reviews for this training provider
Employers
Excellent
average review from 4 employers when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.
Apprentices
Good
average review from 13 apprentices when asked to rate this provider as 'Excellent', 'Good', 'Poor' or 'Very poor'.
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 (2 reviews)
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
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Providing the right training at the right time(selected by 1 employer)
100%0% -
Communication with employers(selected by 2 employers)
100%0% -
Getting new apprentices started(selected by 1 employer)
100%0% -
Improving apprentice skills(selected by 1 employer)
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% | 1 |
| Communication with employers | 100% | 0% | 2 |
| Getting new apprentices started | 100% | 0% | 1 |
| Improving apprentice skills | 100% | 0% | 1 |
| 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.
Excellent (9 reviews)
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 6 apprentices)
83%17%
-
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 6 apprentices)
83%17%
Organisation
-
Organising well-structured training(selected by 6 apprentices)
83%17%
-
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)
83%17%
-
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)
83%17%
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)
100%0%
-
Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 6 apprentices)
100%0%
| 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 | 83% | 17% |
| Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment | 83% | 17% |
| 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 | 83% | 17% |
| Providing accessible training resources | 100% | 0% |
| Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship | 83% | 17% |
| 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 | 83% | 17% |
| 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 | 83% | 17% |
| 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 (4 reviews)
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 2 employers)
100%0% -
Getting new apprentices started(selected by 4 employers)
100%0% -
Improving apprentice skills(selected by 1 employer)
100%0% -
Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 3 employers)
33%67%
| 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% | 2 |
| Getting new apprentices started | 100% | 0% | 4 |
| Improving apprentice skills | 100% | 0% | 1 |
| Reporting on progress of apprentices | 33% | 67% | 3 |
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 (13 reviews)
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 13 apprentices)
62%38%
-
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 13 apprentices)
92%8%
Organisation
-
Organising well-structured training(selected by 13 apprentices)
85%15%
-
Providing accessible training resources(selected by 13 apprentices)
100%0%
-
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 13 apprentices)
85%15%
-
Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 13 apprentices)
92%8%
-
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 13 apprentices)
85%15%
-
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 13 apprentices)
92%8%
Support
-
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 13 apprentices)
92%8%
-
Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 13 apprentices)
85%15%
-
Resolving any issues you have(selected by 13 apprentices)
92%8%
-
Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 13 apprentices)
92%8%
| 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 | 62% | 38% |
| Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment | 92% | 8% |
| 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 | 85% | 15% |
| Providing accessible training resources | 100% | 0% |
| Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship | 85% | 15% |
| Taking into account your previous learning | 92% | 8% |
| 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 | 92% | 8% |
| 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 | 92% | 8% |
| Supporting you and your apprenticeship | 85% | 15% |
| Resolving any issues you have | 92% | 8% |
| Preparing you for success in your future career | 92% | 8% |
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.
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 (30 reviews)
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 30 apprentices)
67%33%
-
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 30 apprentices)
77%23%
Organisation
-
Organising well-structured training(selected by 30 apprentices)
70%30%
-
Providing accessible training resources(selected by 30 apprentices)
87%13%
-
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 30 apprentices)
67%33%
-
Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 30 apprentices)
73%27%
-
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 30 apprentices)
90%10%
-
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 30 apprentices)
80%20%
Support
-
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 30 apprentices)
90%10%
-
Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 30 apprentices)
77%23%
-
Resolving any issues you have(selected by 30 apprentices)
70%30%
-
Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 30 apprentices)
80%20%
| 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 | 67% | 33% |
| Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment | 77% | 23% |
| 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 | 70% | 30% |
| Providing accessible training resources | 87% | 13% |
| Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship | 67% | 33% |
| Taking into account your previous learning | 73% | 27% |
| 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 | 80% | 20% |
| 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 | 77% | 23% |
| Resolving any issues you have | 70% | 30% |
| Preparing you for success in your future career | 80% | 20% |
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 (9 reviews)
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)
50%50% -
Communication with employers(selected by 4 employers)
25%75% -
Getting new apprentices started(selected by 2 employers)
50%50% -
Improving apprentice skills(selected by 3 employers)
100%0% -
Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 1 employer)
100%0% -
Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 2 employers)
0%100% -
Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 4 employers)
0%100% -
Adapting to my needs(selected by 2 employers)
50%50% -
Training facilities(selected by 4 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 | 50% | 50% | 4 |
| Communication with employers | 25% | 75% | 4 |
| Getting new apprentices started | 50% | 50% | 2 |
| Improving apprentice skills | 100% | 0% | 3 |
| Working with small numbers of apprentices | 100% | 0% | 1 |
| Initial assessment of apprentices | 0% | 100% | 2 |
| Reporting on progress of apprentices | 0% | 100% | 4 |
| Adapting to my needs | 50% | 50% | 2 |
| Training facilities | 100% | 0% | 4 |
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)
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)
73%27%
-
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 22 apprentices)
64%36%
Organisation
-
Organising well-structured training(selected by 22 apprentices)
68%32%
-
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)
68%32%
-
Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 22 apprentices)
68%32%
-
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 22 apprentices)
86%14%
-
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 22 apprentices)
82%18%
Support
-
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 22 apprentices)
91%9%
-
Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 22 apprentices)
77%23%
-
Resolving any issues you have(selected by 22 apprentices)
59%41%
-
Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 22 apprentices)
77%23%
| 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 | 73% | 27% |
| Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment | 64% | 36% |
| 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 | 68% | 32% |
| Providing accessible training resources | 86% | 14% |
| Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship | 68% | 32% |
| Taking into account your previous learning | 68% | 32% |
| Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better | 86% | 14% |
| Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time | 82% | 18% |
| 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 | 91% | 9% |
| Supporting you and your apprenticeship | 77% | 23% |
| Resolving any issues you have | 59% | 41% |
| 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 (42 reviews)
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 6 employers)
100%0% -
Communication with employers(selected by 36 employers)
58%42% -
Getting new apprentices started(selected by 19 employers)
84%16% -
Improving apprentice skills(selected by 13 employers)
100%0% -
Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 8 employers)
75%25% -
Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 9 employers)
67%33% -
Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 20 employers)
25%75% -
Adapting to my needs(selected by 14 employers)
50%50% -
Training facilities(selected by 11 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% | 6 |
| Communication with employers | 58% | 42% | 36 |
| Getting new apprentices started | 84% | 16% | 19 |
| Improving apprentice skills | 100% | 0% | 13 |
| Working with small numbers of apprentices | 75% | 25% | 8 |
| Initial assessment of apprentices | 67% | 33% | 9 |
| Reporting on progress of apprentices | 25% | 75% | 20 |
| Adapting to my needs | 50% | 50% | 14 |
| Training facilities | 100% | 0% | 11 |
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 (57 reviews)
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 12 employers)
83%17% -
Communication with employers(selected by 44 employers)
59%41% -
Getting new apprentices started(selected by 26 employers)
85%15% -
Improving apprentice skills(selected by 18 employers)
100%0% -
Working with small numbers of apprentices(selected by 9 employers)
78%22% -
Initial assessment of apprentices(selected by 12 employers)
58%42% -
Reporting on progress of apprentices(selected by 28 employers)
21%79% -
Adapting to my needs(selected by 16 employers)
50%50% -
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 | 83% | 17% | 12 |
| Communication with employers | 59% | 41% | 44 |
| Getting new apprentices started | 85% | 15% | 26 |
| Improving apprentice skills | 100% | 0% | 18 |
| Working with small numbers of apprentices | 78% | 22% | 9 |
| Initial assessment of apprentices | 58% | 42% | 12 |
| Reporting on progress of apprentices | 21% | 79% | 28 |
| Adapting to my needs | 50% | 50% | 16 |
| 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 (74 reviews)
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 71 apprentices)
69%31%
-
Ensuring you understand the requirements of your end-point assessment(selected by 71 apprentices)
76%24%
Organisation
-
Organising well-structured training(selected by 71 apprentices)
73%27%
-
Providing accessible training resources(selected by 71 apprentices)
90%10%
-
Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship(selected by 71 apprentices)
72%28%
-
Taking into account your previous learning(selected by 71 apprentices)
77%23%
-
Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better(selected by 71 apprentices)
89%11%
-
Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time(selected by 71 apprentices)
83%17%
Support
-
Helping you learn new skills and develop existing ones(selected by 71 apprentices)
92%8%
-
Supporting you and your apprenticeship(selected by 71 apprentices)
79%21%
-
Resolving any issues you have(selected by 71 apprentices)
73%27%
-
Preparing you for success in your future career(selected by 71 apprentices)
83%17%
| 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 | 76% | 24% |
| 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 | 90% | 10% |
| Balancing online learning with classroom-based training to suit your apprenticeship | 72% | 28% |
| Taking into account your previous learning | 77% | 23% |
| Giving you relevant training that helps you perform your job better | 89% | 11% |
| Providing Off The Job training that takes up at least 20% of your total apprenticeship time | 83% | 17% |
| 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 | 92% | 8% |
| Supporting you and your apprenticeship | 79% | 21% |
| Resolving any issues you have | 73% | 27% |
| Preparing you for success in your future career | 83% | 17% |
Contact this training provider
- Registered address
- THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL
- Telephone
- 0161 306 6000
- Website
- http://www.manchester.ac.uk
Training provider overview
At The University of Manchester we know the value of working together. We collaborate across disciplines, cultures, countries and industry to solve global problems. Your degree apprentices studying at the University of Manchester, will benefit from:
- Experienced teaching staff, working with industry professionals to provide role specific training in a Higher Education context.
- Excellent learning resources, online and across our extensive library provision.
- Dedicated support services, specialising in careers, health and well being on a thriving University campus, with access to all manner of sports and social activities.