Governance & finance

Positive workplace impact, with apprentices improving their support for pupils, particularly those with specific needs.

Incorporates additional training in areas like early reading, phonics, and emotional literacy, extending beyond standard requirements.

Tailored functional skills programmes in English and mathematics for recent apprentices.

Enhanced confidence in the workplace, particularly in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

Effective use of expert staff within the trust to deliver high-quality training.

Apprentices receive targeted support, including resources and protected time for training.

Tutors use assessments effectively to identify gaps and plan targeted support for apprentices.

High accountability for programme quality among senior leaders and trustees.

Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, with apprentices equipped to identify pupils at risk.

Managers consider staff workloads to maintain manageable caseloads.

High retention of apprentices in employment within the trust after completing the programme.

Comprehensive safeguarding training for apprentices and staff.

Apprentices are highly motivated, keen to learn, and make good progress.

Ambitious training programme tailored to the needs of trust schools.

The Constellation Trust is a highly inclusive group of schools who cater for the needs of all pupils through a strategic approach to effectively maximise our resources.

Trust leaders are committed to the apprenticeship programme’s success.

Effective systems for identifying risks and ensuring compliance with the “Prevent” duty.

Trust leaders actively engage with school leaders to ensure apprentice support.

Well-sequenced curriculum aligned with workplace applications.

Apprentices receive guidance on career progression, with many progressing to further roles within the trust or additional training.