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National Apprenticeship Week: Natalie’s experience on the Environmental Practitioner Degree
Natalie Parkinson is a 19-year-old student from Stoke-On-Trent. A year ago, she moved to Ely in Cambridgeshire to do a five-year Environmental Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship with the Environment Agency. It’s a full-time, paid job with a finite end but, assuming …
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Using experimental methods to reimagine decision-making for the freshwater system, post 2043
How can we find and develop ideas that are truly different to the status quo? It’s a question that many policymakers ask themselves, either to seek new ways to improve policy outcomes or to plan for the unexpected. Typically, we …
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Fascinating insight into potential benefits and limitations of using polygenic scores
The third UK NSC web-based seminar focused on the potential benefits and limitations of using polygenic scores to calculate the overall chance of developing a disease or condition.
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Five tips for a successful Sellafield apprenticeship application
With National Apprentice Week upon us and our apprentice scheme recruitment campaign deadline fast approaching, Micha from our recruitment team shares her 5 tips on how to write a successful apprenticeship application.
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Dental recovery plan: everything you need to know.
**Updated Thursday 25 April** Dentists are going to be supported to take on new NHS patients in the new dental recovery plan. The plan aims to make sure everyone who needs to see a dentist, particularly those who have been …
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How driving test waiting times are looking at the end of January 2024
Loveday Ryder, DVSA Chief Executive, gives an update on how driving test waiting times are starting to reduce across Great Britain.
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The pathway to seabird recovery in England
Dr Alex Banks – Principal Specialist, Ornithology & Nick Williams – Principal Adviser, Marine Strategy England is a special place for seabirds. Our cliffs, beaches, marshes and offshore islands provide nest sites for around 20 species, including charismatic and iconic …
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National Apprenticeship Week - Our Team's Journey
To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, I'm delighted to share the experience of my team's apprenticeship journey. Rewind to my school days, when the notion of apprenticeships was confined to specific trades and the belief that university was the ultimate …
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How an NWS apprenticeship can offer skills for life and how apprentices are shaping the future of nuclear
“I don’t have a degree.” Adrienne Kelbie, Independent Chair of Nuclear Waste Services (NWS), had what many would consider an unconventional start in the world of nuclear. Working as an administrative temp, she worked her way through varied roles that …
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Josie Rothera reflects on her time working with IfATE on the Construction and Built Environment Route Panel.
Josie Rothera reflects on her time working with IfATE on the Construction and Built Environment Route Panel. What did I do? I contributed to guidance and decisions regarding new and existing apprenticeships in England – Level 3 to Level 6, …
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We Are Strategic Command with Jonathan Corke
Jonathan Corke, Graduate Enterprise Architect at Defence Digital. talks about his role and how the supportive environment has enriched his experience. Interviewer: What is the role of Defence Digital within Strategic Command? Jonathan Corke: Defence Digital is a crucial organisation …
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Get help buying for schools turns 2 and celebrates supporting over 2,000 schools and trusts
As Get help buying for schools celebrates its second birthday, Jane Davies, Head of Schools Commercial Operations at the Department for Education, reflects on what has been achieved so far, and the future aims of the service.
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Farming Podcast: making SFI work on our upland beef and sheep farm
In this episode of the Defra Farming podcast, regional engagement lead Michael Sturla talks to Robin and Christopher Milton. The father and son team farm beef and sheep on the Exmoor uplands and have a Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) agreement. They describe their experience applying for an agreement, the actions they're undertaking and the benefits.
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How to find and apply for an apprenticeship
Apprenticeships are a brilliant option for people of all ages to launch their careers, upskill, or retrain in a huge range of exciting industries - from space engineering to healthcare to advertising and beyond. There are thousands of apprenticeship vacancies …
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Getting started with the Secure by Design approach
Learn more about the Secure by Design approach aiming to integrate effective security practices in digital delivery and improve the security culture.
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Chasing down the money to stop waste crime
There is an old saying – ‘where there’s muck there’s brass’ and criminals have worked that out. We know organised criminals who make their money through serious and organised crimes, such as drugs and firearms, are using the waste management …
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Orion nebula and winter stars: the night sky in February 2024
February’s night skies host some of the most distinctive and spectacular stars, constellations and deep-sky objects, so wrap up warm and make the most of any clear nights that come around!
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A new data standard for trade policy
Learn more about how the Department for Business and Trade are working with the Data Standards Authority and gathering feedback from across government and industry stakeholders to help refine and validate the proposed UK Tariff Data Standard.
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Policy and Capability Lead to the Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for Business and Trade
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is the department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country. The UK has a rich history in science and engineering and the …
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Jo and Laura give positive feedback after completing health screening module
Bursary winners encourage other screening professionals to look into studying master's level health screening module.
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Visualising spatial data to support decision-making
In DLUHC, we are applying innovative techniques with open, publicly accessible data sources to support place-based decision-making. In this post, Elliott Phillips, a Software Engineer, talks about the development of a new tool that allows internal users to browse and visualise data at national and neighbourhood levels across the UK.
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Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in early years and how to find one
Early years educators play a vital and rewarding role in helping children get the best start for life and preparing them to begin school. There are several routes into a role in early years, including apprenticeships. Becoming an apprentice enables …
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The Delivery Profession at the Home Office
Agile working, clearing blockers, supporting teams to deliver projects: what exactly does a Technology Delivery Manager at the Home Office do?
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National Apprenticeship Week - Georgie
It's National Apprenticeship Week! We asked Georgie, who is completing her apprenticeship with the TRA Comms team, to tell us what it has been like so far, the highlights and the impressive list of responsibilities she has taken on since …
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Essay competition: the CMA turns 10
Do you have any views about what the CMA does and how it could do it better? We’re running an essay competition for students and recent graduates (within the last 2 years). This would particularly suit those who have focused …
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Apprenticeships: How to start one and tips for success!
As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week from 5 to 11 February 2024, Sam Pusar shares the exciting opportunities that await at The Planning Inspectorate and the immense benefits of undertaking an apprenticeship.
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From apprentice to Technical Director and an OBE: Tom Meadow’s career journey in Defence
My name is Tom Meadows and I am Technical Director and Deputy Head at the Security Services Group (SSG). This National Apprenticeship Week, I'm sharing my journey and how I came to be awarded an OBE. I joined Defence as …
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Windrush Schemes Factsheet – December 2023
We are determined to put right the terrible injustices faced by some people from the Windrush generation and the wider Commonwealth, which happened under successive governments. The Windrush Scheme ensures members of the Windrush generation can get the documentation they need to …
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UK NSC explores potential developments in bowel cancer screening
The UK National Screening Committee held a horizon scanning event in Edinburgh to explore potential developments in research, international policy making and emerging technologies related to bowel cancer screening.
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National Apprenticeship Week at DVLA: growing talent and creating new opportunities
For National Apprenticeship Week, Amy Taaffe-Evans (Head of IT Controls, Strategy & Enablement) shares the importance of apprentices within the digital profession, particularly at DVLA.
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Update on the implementation of Automated Track Case Management
Crime Programme Director, Daniel Flury, shares an update on the implementation of Automated Track Case Management.
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Farming in Protected Landscapes: our progress and a spotlight on the 3,000th project
Since launching in 2021, the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme has funded 3,000 projects across England. Together, these projects have created and improved more than 70,000 hectares (ha) of habitat for biodiversity, planted more than 100 miles of hedgerow, more than 100,000 trees and conserved or enhanced 300 historic features, buildings and structures. In this post I'll shine a light on the 3,000th project and share details of an upcoming spotlight series.
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Coverage of launch of Environment Agency Economic Crime Unit
Today we are looking at coverage of the launch of the Environment Agency’s Economic Crime Unit to address serious financial offences in the waste sector.
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6 ways we’re supporting children and young people with their mental health
Schools and colleges play an important role in promoting and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students through creating safe, calm and supportive learning environments. Student voice is key to schools and colleges having an effective approach to wellbeing …
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National Apprenticeship Week: my journey to become a cyber security apprentice
Tarun recently completed his cyber security apprenticeship in the department. To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Tarun shares how he found his career in cyber security and what he has learnt on his apprenticeship journey.
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Medical doctor apprenticeships: Everything you need to know
The NHS confirmed pilot funding for a new Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship in January 2023. The apprenticeships are also part of the NHS England Long Term Workforce Plan, which will see the biggest expansion of training in its history to …
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Growing strong: Defra’s Trees and Forestry Team reflect on the last 6 months
Bella Murfin and Naomi Matthiessen, job share directors for the Nature for Climate Fund Tree Programme in Defra, look back at the last 6 months delivering the government’s commitment to treble tree planting in England by the end of 2025.
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Government’s Environmental Improvement Plan: One year on
Our chair Alan Lovell reflects on our progress to achieve government’s Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) goals. One year ago, the government published the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) to halt and reverse the decline of nature in our country. With climate …
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2023 summer interns - working in agile sprints
Haleema writes about her experience as an intern in GDS and learning to work in two-week agile sprints
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National Apprenticeship Week 2024: Meet the STEM Apprentices 2/3
Luke – Engineering Degree Apprentice: Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electronic Engineering I’m a final year Engineering Degree Apprentice studying for a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electronic Engineering, with the ambition of achieving Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status on completion, …