Blogs | Alphabet Training

18 September 2026

In the Top Quarter Nationally for Early Years Educator

Alphabet Training is ranked in the top quarter of Early Years Educator providers in England, 16th of 71, achieving 75% against a national average of 67.7%.

9 September 2026

EYFS Changes from September 2026, and Why Settings Should Think About Apprenticeships

New statutory frameworks came into force on 1 September, safeguarding has tightened and DBS lead times are longer. Why a recruitment pipeline now matters more than filling a vacancy.

19 August 2026

What Changed on 1 August 2026: Fully Funded Apprenticeships for Under 25s

Apprenticeship training is now fully funded for 16 to 24 year olds at non levy employers, there is a £2,000 hiring payment from October, and adult skills funding has moved to Lancashire.

16 June 2026

Skills Bootcamps in Lancashire 2026 to 2027: What Has Changed

Lancashire has £3.2 million for the year and the allocation method has changed from demand based to spend based. Places are more limited than they have been.

20 May 2026

Team Leader Level 3 Loses Its Funding in September

Team Leader at Level 3 is not government funded for new starts from 1 September 2026. Existing apprentices are unaffected. What employers can do instead.

29 April 2026

Apprenticeship Units Have Arrived: 30 Hours of Funded AI Leadership Training

Skills England approved the first apprenticeship units in April. Three of them are Level 5 AI leadership units, aimed at managers already in post.

24 March 2026

£3,000 to Hire, £2,000 for an Apprentice: the 2026 Youth Employment Package

A £1 billion package with a Youth Jobs Grant, an extended Jobs Guarantee and an apprenticeship hiring payment for smaller employers.

17 February 2026

Ofsted Has Changed: What Report Cards Mean When You Choose a Provider

There is no overall effectiveness grade any more. Providers are graded across separate areas on a five point scale, and the question you should ask has changed.

30 January 2026

Fully Funded AI Training for Every Adult in the UK: What the AI Skills Boost Gives You

Fully funded short courses, eleven industry partners and a target of 10 million workers by 2030. What it covers, and where structured training has to take over.

11 December 2025

Budget 2025: the Levy Changes Every Levy Payer Needs to Plan For

The top up has gone, funds now expire after 12 months instead of 24, and employer co investment rises to 25 per cent. Smaller employers get under 25s fully funded.

28 October 2025

What the Post 16 White Paper Means for North West Employers

Apprenticeships moved to the Department for Work and Pensions in September, then the white paper set the direction: simpler qualifications and funding focused on priority sectors.

18 July 2025

Bootcamp to Business: Jack’s Journey from Learner to Leader

After completing a Digital Marketing Skills Bootcamp, Jack Brown launched Webly, a digital agency helping young entrepreneurs grow online.

30 June 2025

Nurturing Futures: Celebrating Our Early Years Bootcamp Graduates!

Today we proudly celebrate the incredible journey of our Early Years Bootcamp graduates, a group of passionate, resilient, and inspiring individuals who are now ready to make…

19 November 2024

Advancing Care with Compassion: Sylvie’s Journey

For those who aspire to make a difference in the lives of the vulnerable, our Health and Social Care Bootcamp offers a profound opportunity.

30 August 2024

Transforming Early Childhood Education: Farhana’s Experience

The Early Years Bootcamp at Alphabet Training is designed for individuals passionate about shaping young minds.

12 June 2024

A Leap into Digital Marketing with Alphabet Training: Zaynah’s Journey

Alphabet Training’s Digital Marketing Bootcamp has proven to be a springboard for many aspiring marketers looking to dive deeper into the field.

15 February 2024

AI in Content Creation

I have had the opportunity to study the use of AI as a content creator at Alphabet Training.

15 November 2023

Apprenticeships vs. University

In today’s rapidly evolving job market, choosing the right path for your education and career can be a daunting task.

18 October 2023

Job Interview Tips

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, but they are also the gateway to your future career.

29 September 2023

Business Admin Learner Journey

We have had the privilege to watch the journey of Rehana unfold as she has immersed herself in her role as a Business Administration apprentice.

23 August 2023

Digital Marketing Bootcamp Journey

In the swiftly evolving world of digital marketing, where innovation is essential, Alphabet Training’s Digital Skills Bootcamp is an enriching opportunity for aspiring…

23 August 2023

Digital Marketing Learner Journey

We are proud to witness the journey of individuals like Sana, who has demonstrated dedication, passion, and continuous growth throughout her Digital Marketing Apprenticeship.

21 July 2023

Meet the Skills Bootcamp Team

A remarkable transformation is unfolding, driven by the passionate team at Alphabet Training’s Skills Bootcamps based in Lancashire.

20 July 2023

Preparing for Job Interviews

Welcome to a journey that holds the key to your professional aspirations! In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, the art of attending interviews has become crucial.

22 June 2023

CV Building

Maximise the impact of your CV and capture the attention of recruiters, as you unveil the essential components that will leave a lasting impression and propel your career to…

1 May 2023

World Mental Health Month

May is Mental Health and Wellbeing Month, a time to focus on self-care and prioritising mental health.

13 March 2023

How to Stay Safe Online

The internet is full of interesting ways of spending your time, from scrolling through social media, to connecting with your friends and even making new ones!

11 February 2023

Apprenticeship Myths

A great way to kick start your career, learn practical skills and gain a recognised qualification, however there are still misconceptions surrounding them that people believe…

8 February 2023

Information to Parents About Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a great way for individuals to gain hands-on experience, earn money, and build a successful career.

13 January 2023

New Yorkshire Office

In January 2023, Alphabet Training made the long anticipated expansion into Yorkshire.

2 January 2023

New Year, New Start

Starting the new year is always a mixture of expectation and excitement filled with endless possibilities and opportunities.

11 December 2022

New Get SET Website Now Live

In December 2022, we launched the new-look Get SET Academy website. This new site lists our various projects and courses, and gives a far better idea of our delivery track…

11 August 2022

Successful Jobs Fair

On 14th October 2021, the Get SET team held a jobs fair at Blackburn Youth Zone, hosted and organised in conjunction with the Employer Advisor.

7 March 2022

National Careers Week #NCW2022

A week designated to helping young people across the UK by providing them with information about careers opportunities.

9 February 2022

Ask an Apprentice Q&A

In this ask an apprentice Q&A, we have asked one of the apprentices we have helped, to answer some frequently asked questions.

8 February 2022

Questions for Employers from an Apprentice

In this ask an employer Q&A, we have asked one of the employers we have worked with to answer some frequently asked questions from people considering doing an apprenticeship.

7 February 2022

History of Apprenticeships in the UK

In celebration of Apprenticeship Week, Get SET Academy have collated a blog to explore the history of apprenticeships covering the progress made to be able to reach the…

18 September 2021

Another Cohort Gains Employability Skills

On Monday 18th October, Get SET welcomed its second cohort of learners under a fully funded programme that helps people to find work.

13 September 2021

New Head Offices

In September 2021, we made the long-awaited move to new premises in central Blackburn.

2 August 2021

Matrix Quality Mark

At the end of August 2021, Get SET received formal confirmation that it had been awarded the Matrix Standard quality mark.

31 July 2021

EnterprisingYou Milestone

On 31st July 2021, Get SET Academy passed an important milestone in the delivery of the EnterprisingYou programme in Greater Manchester.

1 February 2021

Virtual Jobs Fair

In February 2021, refusing to let the Covid pandemic prevent us from supporting young career-builders, we held our first Virtual Jobs Fair.

4 January 2021

Get SET Academy Recruits 200 Kickstarters

On 4th January 2022, Get SET Academy officially hit the 200th Kickstart milestone.