Season 5 Episodes
Episode 1 - Work Based Mentors and Supporting Apprenticeships to Succeed with Karen Stevens and Nick Hart
This episode focuses on the role of the work-based mentor (WBM) within apprenticeships. A WBM is experienced employee or professional who guides, supports and facilitates the learning of an apprentice within an active work environment. The WBM is an essential aspect of support in the workplace to ensure learner success and so we explore key aspects of the role, how they can best support apprentices and top tips for success. We also consider how employers can value and support development of the WBM, creating opportunities and time for them to develop within their role.
Episode 2 - Learning, Teaching and Assessment for Apprenticeships with Keeley Rigby and Laura Harrison
This podcast focuses on what does good learning, teaching and assessment look like in apprenticeships. We explore pedagogy and best practice within curriculum development, teaching delivery and authentic assessment design. Discussions also consider inclusive practice and how we can provide support and stretch for learners in both academic learning and in the workplace. Practical strategies are shared in how to collect and use the starting point, check for learning and encourage learners to reflect on their distance travelled.
Episode 3 - Good Practice on End Point Assessments on Apprenticeship Programmes with Jane Thompson
This episode looks at success in end point assessment and how apprenticeship coaches support their apprentices. As the final element of the apprenticeship end point assessment can often be seen as something to consider later. This episode looks at how our apprentices can prepare for end point assessment from day one, with the support of their apprenticeship coach, to ensure that they have the best chance of gaining a positive outcome.
Episode 4 - What is an Apprenticeship Coach and how does it Impact on the Achievement of the Apprentice with Laura Harrison and Nick Hart
This podcast focuses on the value of the apprenticeship coach in supporting learners throughout their apprenticeship journey. An apprenticeship coach is a someone who is dedicated to guiding learners, monitors progress against knowledge, skills and behaviours, helps set SMART development objectives and through apprenticeship progress reviews helps to bridge and contextualise academic and workplace learning. Discussions explore key responsibilities and best practice of the role to support learner success including facilitation of progress reviews and in building tripartite relationships with the coach, work-based mentor and apprentice.
