We take a look at the first 30 days of having an apprentice in your business, what they’ll be doing and how it works with your business tasks and activities for productivity and impact

We’re excited to announce a brand-new opportunity for schools and aspiring education professionals alike. Starting this October, Swarm Training will be delivering a Level 3 TA apprenticeship, designed to help schools train high-quality Teaching Assistants (TAs). This is more than just a course; it’s a career-launching opportunity for aspiring TAs and a strategic solution for schools looking to strengthen their support staff.

Published figures at the end of last year indicate that there’s a growing urgency around bridging the NEET gap, but what does that actually mean?

Let's explore what NEET is and how role models are fundamental in bridging the NEET gap.

At Swarm Training, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive at work, no matter what challenges they face. That’s why we’re delighted to announce that we’ve joined the Disability Confident scheme.

Our membership in the Government's Disability Confident scheme is a reflection of our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and accessible workplace. At Swarm Training, every individual’s strengths are valued.

In this climate, investing in apprenticeships makes more sense than ever. With a larger pool of candidates actively looking for work, businesses have the opportunity to attract the most highly motivated individuals eager to learn and develop their skills. Apprenticeships allow organisations to shape talent from the ground up, tailoring training to meet specific business needs. This is where apprenticeship training providers play a crucial role.

Come and see us at The Forum, Norwich, on Wednesday 18th June, for a coffee together and to talk business growth, skills training and free funding, developing a high performing team, getting a job or building a career.

Many employers are concerned about April's rise in employer national insurance contributions from 13.8% on salaries over £9,100, to 15% on salaries above £5,000. But did you know, if your apprentice is under 25, on an approved apprenticeship, and earning below the specified threshold, you will not have to pay employer National Insurance contributions on their earnings. This can lead to significant cost savings for your business.

Our official completion rates for us as apprenticeship providers have finally been updated on the government’s “Find an Apprenticeship” website. We are pleased to say we have one of the highest average achievement rates in the industry of over 70% across our 30 apprenticeship courses.

Swarm will be at the Royal Norfolk Show on 25-26 June 2025 to offer free consultancy and support on people development and building high performing teams. We have so many solutions to the common people/team challenges which businesses struggle with and we’ll have lots available to take away with you that you can put into practice. We look forward to seeing you there!

Are they expensive to run? Who pays for what? And do they really deliver a return on investment?

We are excited to announce our new Ofsted result following our audit in January.

The clocks go forward at the end of March and April 5th is looming. So, businesses, you need to act now! Have you used your Apprenticeship Levy allowance?

Another National Apprenticeship Week has taken place and what a great week it was! Here are our key takeaways…

Apprenticeships explained looking at what they are, how they work and how they are funded with a detailed explanation of the Levy system and what it means for you.

Our CEO of Swarm Training, Jennifer Perry, has been gathering donations for a cause very close to her heart to support under privileged children in her local primary school to have the kind of Christmas that so many of us are lucky enough to have. She is aware that many go without even one present and started this fundraising campaign.

The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) has announced a new initiative that will see Tariff points awarded to apprenticeships. This move is designed to give apprenticeships greater recognition and parity with traditional academic qualifications.

If your apprentice hasn't yet attained the required entry level of maths or English at GCSE, we can support them to gain Functional Skills levels 1 or 2 alongside the apprenticeship.

The new season is a time to take stock , review routines and maybe turn over a new leaf....

A content creator works to a brief. They research, prepare and develop the messaging to maximise audience engagement. They capture the strategy and objectives of the brand and needs of the customer, client or business. The content they create can be used as part of media, advertising, documenting and marketing campaigns.

Unlike colleges, we continue delivering our training throughout the summer, and our apprentices have been busy applying their newly developed skills to the workplace. We have lots of stories to celebrate this summer, but here are just a few of them: