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From 1 August 2025 the rules on off-the-job training for apprentices change. This guide explains the key changes and gives practical steps employers can take to stay compliant and get the most from apprenticeship training.

If your pay bill is over £3 million you pay the Apprenticeship Levy through PAYE and the money sits in your DAS account. This practical guide explains how the Levy is calculated, how to use your funds and the expiry rules you need to know.

Explore how organisational strategies are shaped by internal and external contexts, the role of organisational insights, key models for strategy formulation, and the concepts of vertical and horizontal integration in people management.

Explore how the role of a people professional is evolving and the implications this has for continuing professional development. Discover emerging skills like business acumen, technology savvy, and remote working capabilities.

Earn your Data Cable ECS Gold Card in just one day with VQ Solutions’ Experienced Worker Assessment in Harrogate. Book now for expert network cable training!

Learn if you can pursue CIPD Level 5 without prior HR experience. Discover entry requirements, VQ Solutions' support system, and success strategies for career changers entering people management.

The DfE has relaxed Functional Skills requirements for apprentices aged 19 or over at the start of their programme. This post explains who is affected, what employers must do and how VQ Solutions can help you adapt.

In 5CO01, people professionals need to be able to explain theories and models that examine organisational and human behaviour. Here, we explore Edgar Schein.

Apprenticeships aren't just about learning on the job; they’re about shaping careers and building confidence.