The links and resources below are provided for those involved in training who have questions about how to continue to support apprentices, trainees and employers during training centre closure due to COVID-19. Although these represent authoritative sources of information, they are being updated (and will be added to) regularly so please check links are the most up to date. For centres delivering City & Guilds or BESA qualifications please check with your Assessment Team for clarification if in doubt.

 

Government/Association information pages on temporary changes to Apprenticeship delivery

 

Industry information on working practices etc

 

Free learning resources for Students and Apprentices on furlough

We would like to add more short training videos and webinars to our programme over the next few months. Please get in touch if you can offer any video training or talks on practical subjects suitable for students.

 

Keeping the training community in touch, sharing resources and updates

icon e learningIOR is running an online Trainer networking meeting every Friday, and issuing a Trainer newsletter (via MailChimp)  with news about extra resources or information. Trainers can join the mailing list here to receive invites to the web meetings.

 

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