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We are incredibly proud to share that Ginger Nut Training has been named Apprenticeship Champion of the Year at the 2026 Inspirational Youth Awards. The Inspirational Youth Awards are a national celebration recognising young people, organisations and projects that are making a meaningful difference — highlighting resilience, talent and positive impact across communities. To be recognised among […]

Recently, Grace, an apprentice at Ginger Nut Training, had the honour of speaking at the UK House of Lords at the launch of the Care to Apprenticeship report by Drive Forward Foundation — a powerful piece of work focused on how apprenticeships can better support care‑experienced young people. It was a significant moment, bringing together people from across the sector who are deeply […]

It’s official – Ginger Nut Training is performing 14.5% above the national average for apprenticeship achievement! The latest national apprenticeship data for 2024/25 shows an overall achievement rate of 65.4% across all levels in England. Meanwhile, Ginger Nut Training (Ginger Nut Media Ltd) has achieved an impressive 79.9% achievement rate – putting us significantly ahead of providers nationally and firmly positioning us as […]

On Tuesday, George and Elle represented Ginger Nut Training at the Essex YOO Career’s Fair. This event is part of a series of upcoming careers events listed by the “Essex Year of Opportunity” initiative, designed to connect employers with potential candidates. www.essexyearofopportunity.co.uk hosted at First Site in Colchester by The School Outreach Company! It was great to have the opportunity to meet and […]

We are absolutely thrilled to share that our founder, Phil Warnock, has been officially announced as the WINNER of the Outstanding Contribution to Apprenticeships & Training (Individual) award at the Apprenticeship & Training Awards 2026!  This achievement is a testament to Phil’s dedication to improving apprenticeship opportunities across England, from championing high-quality standards, to influencing […]

The Association of Apprentices held its annual Christmas Apprentice Meet-Up at the Keyworth Centre, London South Bank University, bringing together apprentices from across the UK for an evening of networking, insight and community.

One of our apprentices recently attended the Post-16 Skills and Education Meeting at the House of Parliament—a key event focused on shaping the future of education and skills development in the UK. Reflecting on the experience, Elle said: “Today I had the opportunity to attend the Post-16 skills and education meeting at the House of Parliament. Being […]

Hi, my name is Grace. I’m 19, a care leaver, and currently an apprentice. Recently, I spent a day volunteering with Comfort Cases, and it was an experience I won’t forget. Comfort Cases is a charity that provides backpacks filled with essentials for children in care and young people leaving care. Each bag contains practical […]

We’re proud to announce that Ginger Nut Training has been awarded the Cyber Essentials Certified Plus accreditation — the highest level of certification under the UK Government’s Cyber Essentials scheme. This enhanced certification demonstrates our commitment to robust cybersecurity standards, verified through independent technical assessment. For employers partnering with us to deliver apprenticeship training, this […]

Foundation Apprenticeships officially launched on 1 August 2025, offering employers a new way to support young people at the very start of their careers — while building a future-ready talent pipeline. At Ginger Nut Training, we’re proud to be among the first providers delivering these exciting new programmes. What Are Foundation Apprenticeships? Foundation Apprenticeships are designed for young […]

Apprenticeship funding UK is changing from 1 August 2025. This guide explains the 2025–2026 updates in simple terms. It covers foundation apprenticeships and how the changes affect your business.

Celebrating 10 Years of Apprenticeship Excellence with Proven Results ——– 10 Years of Apprenticeship Success In 2025, Ginger Nut Training turns 10 years old. For 10 years, we’ve helped people learn and grow through apprenticeships. Today, we help learners and employers across England How It All Began Our story began in 2014. That year, Ginger Nut […]

——– Ginger Nut Training Apprentice Jack Nagle Named Finalist at 2025 BCS IT Awards We are delighted to celebrate an incredible achievement by one of our apprentices, Jack Nagle, who was named a finalist at the 2025 BCS IT & Digital Apprenticeship Awards in the Cyber Apprentice of the Year category. The BCS IT Awards, hosted by BCS – The Chartered […]

We’re proud to share that Phil Warnock, founder of Ginger Nut Training, has been appointed as a Route Panel Member at Skills England — a national body dedicated to shaping the future of technical education and apprenticeships across the UK. Phil’s appointment reflects his deep commitment to high-quality skills development and his extensive experience in the apprenticeship sector. […]

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve been named a Finalist in the British Training Awards 2025. With a range of categories including ‘Training Initiative of the Year’, ‘AI in Learning Initiative of the Year’ and ‘Leader of the Year’, the British Training Awards sets out to discover and celebrate the teams and individuals who are […]