Subcontracting – Rewriting the Narrative

Subcontracting – Rewriting the Narrative

Andy Cheshire looks at Subcontracting Subcontracting of apprenticeship provision is a hot topic at the moment. @AELP, @OFSTEDnews, @feweek and others have weighed into the debate and @ESFAgov have just published guidance on practical examples of policy application....
Apprenticeship Levy Price Ceiling – Has it Worked?

Apprenticeship Levy Price Ceiling – Has it Worked?

In May 2017, the UK Government introduced a funding system for Apprenticeships which defined 15 upper funding ceilings for apprenticeships. The government now feel that ‘employers do not feel able to negotiate on price’ (see below). Multimillion turnover organisations...
Should Apprenticeships be More Agile?

Should Apprenticeships be More Agile?

Andy Cheshire looks at Apprenticeship Delivery Apprenticeships are thorough development programmes for new joiners or existing staff to learn a significant new skillset for a job role. They are typically delivered over a long period to allow knowledge, skills and...
Hitchen Foods

Hitchen Foods

Feedback from Senior Team at Hitchen Foods The dynamic collaboration between Hitchen Foods and CQM T&C has delivered dramatic results, both financially, and in behaviour and culture. Cian Short, Training Manager, Hitchen Foods “It has opened our eyes to what can...
Working towards a better future

Working towards a better future

Delivering Skills, Developing People, Driving Performance In a nutshell, at CQM Training & Consultancy Ltd, that’s what we do. Undisputed experts working nationally, with cross-sector clients, providing multi-disciplinary training that transforms both people and...