by Ginger Nut Training | Mar 12, 2025 | Blog, Ginger Nut News
What’s all the fuss about? Well, in 2021, the Department for Education (DfE) partnered with Ginger Nut Training to deliver high-quality apprenticeship programmes. This collaboration focuses on providing employer-led, innovative apprenticeship training, with a...
by Ginger Nut Training | Nov 24, 2024 | Apprentices, Apprenticeship News
The UK Treasury has revealed an 18% increase in the minimum hourly wage for apprentices, raising it from £6.40 to £7.55, effective from April 2025. This is part of a broader set of wage increases, which also include hikes in the national living wage and national...
by Ginger Nut Training | Sep 19, 2024 | Apprenticeship News, Blog, Employers
What Is the ESFA and Why Is It Closing? The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is a government agency in the UK responsible for funding education and skills training for schools, apprenticeships, and other education providers. It oversees financial management...
by Ginger Nut Training | Jul 17, 2024 | Apprentices, Blog, Safeguarding
A Summer Holiday can be as stressful as it is exciting. Whether you’re staying in the UK or venturing abroad, these expert travel tips ensure your journey remains hassle-free. From selecting the perfect suitcase to efficient packing hacks, each tip aims...
by Ginger Nut Training | Jun 21, 2024 | Apprentices, Blog, Employers
The 2024 Election is Fast Approaching In this year’s General Election, voters must present photo ID to cast their ballots. This change aims to curb voter fraud and ensure election integrity. Accepted forms include passports, driver’s licences or a...
by Lauren Holman | Apr 26, 2024 | Apprenticeship News, Blog, Employers
Apprenticeships in the UK as the government announced their 2024 Apprenticeship Reforms, pledging £60 million towards a more effective apprenticeship levy system. This package aims to create up to 20,000 more apprenticeships, targeting younger individuals and small...