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The importance of a robust AI strategy in apprenticeship delivery
AI is transforming apprenticeship delivery, but without a clear strategy it brings compliance, security and quality risks. Learn how structured, ethical adoption unlocks smarter reviews, ...
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Aptem customer survey December 2025, prize draw terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for the Aptem customer survey December 2025. Submissions will enter a £100 Amazon voucher prize draw. The prize draw (the “Prize Draw”) ...
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Understanding the 2025 Ofsted framework and Aptem support for compliance, quality and evidence
The 2025 Ofsted framework demands rigorous, data-driven evidence of quality, inclusion and leadership. Aptem provides an integrated solution that keeps providers inspection-ready, enabling seamless evidence ...
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Aptem named Learning Technologies Organisation of the Year at the Learning Technologies Awards 2025
Aptem has been awarded the prestigious ‘Learning Technologies Organisation of the Year’ title at the Learning Technologies Awards 2025. The announcement was made at a ...
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Aptem wins Business Education Learning Product of the Year at the Digital Education Awards 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Aptem has been named the Business Education Learning Product of the Year at the Digital Education Awards 2025, further ...
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Customer stories: the impact of marking aid at TICA
TICA shares how Aptem Enhance’s AI-powered marking aid has revolutionised assessment: faster marking, streamlined workflows, clearer feedback trails and stronger support for learners and tutors. ...
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Webinars
Webinar: Navigating challenges in apprenticeship systems – Enrolment dropouts, administrative hurdles, and rigid review procedures
In this webinar recording, we dive into the thorny challenges of apprenticeship delivery and learn how Aptem’s systems are designed to help you succeed. Our ...
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Aptem Enhance webinar: AI-powered innovation in apprenticeship technology
Hear from the Aptem team and Dom Wilkinson, Lifetime Training, how Aptem’s new AI-powered technology will benefit apprenticeship providers in our webinar. Towards the end ...
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Webinar: Ofsted in the HE sector – insights from an inspection nominee
Ian Harper is a Commercial & Business Development Director at Buckinghamshire New University. In this webinar, he shared his experience of being an Ofsted inspection ...
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Webinar: Foundations for profitability – with Vince Hannant from Melior Esse
Do you truly understand the profitability of your operating model and does your organisational structure reflect this? In this apprenticeship profitability webinar, Vince Hannant, Founder ...
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Webinar: Preparing for your SAR submission – with Kerry Boffey, CEO & Founder at FIN
Regular self-assessment is an important part of the quality assurance process for apprenticeship providers. As providers prepared to submit their Self-Assessment Report (SAR) in January ...
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Webinar: Preparing for a DfE audit with Aptem
Successful DfE audits rely on training providers to be confident about the accuracy of their funding claims and being able to back up decisions with ...
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Industry events
UVAC National Conference 2026
19 November 2026 | MTC Ansty Business Park, Coventry
Aptem will be the headline sponsor at the UVAC National Conference, where leaders, practitioners, employers and providers will come together to explore one of the most pressing questions facing the sector: how do we reimagine higher education and skills amid rapid policy change and growing opportunity?
Tickets not yet on sale
Webinars
Our webinar series returns in September 2026. Until then, catch up on our most recent sessions on the news and events page here
Recent eBooks
AI and data in apprenticeship provision: a practical guide to responsible data use, auditability, and impact measurement – Read the eBook
Cognitive assessment tools and funding: A practical guide for UK post-16 education – Read the eBook
AI tools for managing apprenticeships: understanding the regulatory landscape – Read the eBook
AI strategy for apprenticeship providers: A practical guide to responsible and impactful implementation – Read the eBook
Aptem Intelligence Dashboard
We offer a free dashboarding tool that makes it easy for apprenticeship providers to analyse trends, see offerings gaps, produce competitor analysis, and make data-driven strategic decisions from the DfE data.
Access the Aptem Intelligence Dashboard here
Recent articles
Building employer engagement: the importance of choosing the right apprenticeship technology
Aptem Enhance: frequently asked questions about AI features for apprenticeship providers
Why purpose-built beats assembled: the case for a platform built from the ground up
What the 2026/27 apprenticeship funding rules mean for providers
Apprenticeship management software for FE colleges: insights from Calderdale College’s Principal
Transforming progress reviews: moving beyond box-ticking
How AI is raising quality standards in apprenticeship delivery
Latest case study: The Leigh Institute
The Leigh Institute operates within one of England's largest multi-academy trusts, serving more than 660 schools. The team procured Aptem to turn a compliance-heavy operation into a lean, data-confident offering, and tripled its recruitment in the process.
Industry events
AoC Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025
Tuesday 18 November – Wednesday 19 November 2025 | ICC, Birmingham
We are looking forward to exhibiting at the AoC Annual Conference & Exhibition 2025. Visit our stand to explore our cutting-edge solutions designed to help providers and colleges in driving learner success and transforming educational outcomes.
Tickets are available here.
UVAC National Conference 2025
Thursday 20 November 2025 | ICC, Birmingham
Aptem is proud to once again be the headline sponsor of the UVAC National Conference, taking place this November. This year’s theme is, ‘Change: Creating and Adapting to Apprenticeship and Skills Policy – Past, Present, and Future’. We look forward to reconnecting with our valued customers, partners, and the wider community at this important event.
You book your place here.
FIN Essential Inspection Preparation Bootcamp
Wednesday 26 November – Thursday 27 November 2025; Tuesday 27 January – Wednesday 28 January | FIN office, Shropshire
Our friends at the Fellowship of Inspection Nominees (FIN) are holding one of their very popular inspection preparation bootcamps, sponsored by Aptem. This two-day residential programme provides real insight into the education inspection framework, challenging perceptions and testing resilience. Recommended for Nominees, Shadow Nominees, Senior and Middle Managers, and Curriculum Champions, who want to be at the top of their game and inspection ready.
The November event is sold out, but FIN have added a new January date which you can book here.
National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards 2025
Wednesday 26 November 2025 | Royal Lancaster Hotel, London
Aptem is an official sponsor for the Department for Education’s National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards. These awards are designed to recognise and reward the achievements of exceptional apprentices and T Level students, skills champions alongside apprenticeship and T Level employers.
Learn more here.
Aptem customer events
aSpire 2026 – Aptem’s Customer Conference
Learn more about the 2025 aSpire conference
Thank you to everyone who joined us on 15 May 2025, for our inaugural Aptem customer conference. From personalised “how-to” sessions and hands-on workshops led by our industry partners to sessions with our Support Consultants, Implementation Consultants, and Customer Success Managers, we aimed to offer something for everyone. We hope you left full of fresh ideas, practical tips, and new connections.
We are pleased to announce that the 2026 aSpire conference will take place on Thursday 14 May 2026, at the same venue, the ICC in Birmingham. Tickets go on sale in early October so Aptem customers, please look out for your invitation to book a place.
Upcoming product briefing webinars
Customers will be invited to any upcoming product briefing webinars via email.
