From Potential to Progress: Emma Satchell Completes Her Team Leader Level 3 Apprenticeship Blog

From Potential to Progress: Emma Satchell Completes Her Team Leader Level 3 Apprenticeship

At Heart of England Training (HOET), we take immense pride in supporting learners as they grow, develop, and reach new milestones in their careers. Today, we are delighted to celebrate…

Aby Williamson26 February 2026

A Journey of Growth and Confidence: Celebrating Philene Evason‑Bacon’s Apprenticeship Success Blog

A Journey of Growth and Confidence: Celebrating Philene Evason‑Bacon’s Apprenticeship Success

Heart of England Training (HOET) is proud to celebrate the remarkable apprenticeship journey of Philene Evason‑Bacon, who has recently completed her Level 4 Associate Project Manager qualification while working at…

Aby Williamson25 February 2026

From Ambition to Achievement: Grace Carter’s Business Administration Apprenticeship Success Blog

From Ambition to Achievement: Grace Carter’s Business Administration Apprenticeship Success

At Heart of England Training (HOET), we take great pride in supporting apprentices as they grow in skill, confidence, and capability. One such success story is Grace Carter, who has…

Aby Williamson25 February 2026

In the Spotlight: Beth Peirce – Schools & Business Educator Blog

In the Spotlight: Beth Peirce – Schools & Business Educator

This month, Heart of England Training turns the spotlight on Beth Peirce, a dedicated and passionate member of our Schools and Business team. Since joining us in March 2025, Beth…

Aby Williamson16 February 2026

Laura Shawcross: Building confidence and capability with a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Blog

Laura Shawcross: Building confidence and capability with a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

When you’re working in a busy central team, the ability to plan, prioritise and communicate clearly can make all the difference. For Laura Shawcross, completing a Level 3 Business Administration…

Aby Williamson11 February 2026

From Apprentice to Finance-Focused Career: Harry Cruickshanks’ Story Blog

From Apprentice to Finance-Focused Career: Harry Cruickshanks’ Story

Choosing what to do after school or college isn’t always straightforward — especially when you already have an industry in mind. For Harry Cruickshanks, the goal was clear: start building…

Aby Williamson11 February 2026

Matthew Alabi’s Project Management Apprenticeship Journey at National Grid Blog

Matthew Alabi’s Project Management Apprenticeship Journey at National Grid

For many people, choosing the next step in their career comes down to one question: how can I learn skills that genuinely prepare me for the workplace? For Matthew Alabi,…

Aby Williamson11 February 2026

Heart of England Training retains the Matrix Standard – offering trusted IAG for over 20 years Blog

Heart of England Training retains the Matrix Standard – offering trusted IAG for over 20 years

We’re proud to share that Heart of England Training (HOET) has once again been awarded the Matrix Standard – a nationally recognised quality mark for organisations delivering Information, Advice and…

Aby Williamson23 January 2026

From volunteer to valued team member: Chris Marsh’s Early Years apprenticeship success Blog

From volunteer to valued team member: Chris Marsh’s Early Years apprenticeship success

For Chris Marsh, a career in education didn’t start with a job advert or a sudden change of direction — it started with simply getting involved. Chris began volunteering at…

Aby Williamson16 January 2026

Megan Maryan’s Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship with The Norton Knatchbull School Blog

Megan Maryan’s Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship with The Norton Knatchbull School

At Heart of England Training (HOET), we’re proud to support apprentices who want to grow their confidence, develop practical skills, and build a career while learning on the job. One…

Aby Williamson16 January 2026

In the Spotlight: Zach Hirons Blog

In the Spotlight: Zach Hirons

In the Spotlight: Zach Hirons This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Zach Hirons, who’s part of our Admin Team here at Heart of England Training. Zach joined us in…

Aby Williamson16 January 2026

Apprenticeship budgets in England: levy, transfers, and what employers actually pay… Blog

Apprenticeship budgets in England: levy, transfers, and what employers actually pay…

Apprenticeship budgets in England: levy, transfers, and what employers actually pay   Apprenticeships can be one of the most cost-effective ways to build skills, strengthen retention, and plan for growth…

Aby Williamson14 January 2026

In the Spotlight: Muhammad Gadiali – From Educator to Team Leader at HOET Blog

In the Spotlight: Muhammad Gadiali – From Educator to Team Leader at HOET

At Heart of England Training (HOET), we pride ourselves on nurturing talent and creating opportunities for growth. This month, we shine a spotlight on Muhammad Gadiali, one of our dedicated…

Aby Williamson16 December 2025

Max Hart: From Aspiring Coach to Skilled PE Teaching Assistant Through an Apprenticeship Blog

Max Hart: From Aspiring Coach to Skilled PE Teaching Assistant Through an Apprenticeship

Training for a Brighter Future: How Apprenticeships Shape Careers and Support Employers At Heart of England Training (HOET), we believe apprenticeships are more than just qualifications—they’re a gateway to real…

Aby Williamson12 December 2025

How a Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Helped Launch a Promising Career Blog

How a Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Helped Launch a Promising Career

Shaydon’s Apprenticeship Journey with Heart of England Training How a Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Helped Launch a Promising Career Introducing Heart of England Training Heart of England Training (HOET)…

Aby Williamson12 December 2025

Supporting Success in Education: Keely’s Apprenticeship Journey with Heart of England Training Blog

Supporting Success in Education: Keely’s Apprenticeship Journey with Heart of England Training

Supporting Success in Education: Keely’s Apprenticeship Journey with Heart of England Training For schools looking to nurture talented classroom support staff, apprenticeships offer a practical and impactful route to developing…

Aby Williamson12 November 2025

Liam Fox – In the Spotlight Blog

Liam Fox – In the Spotlight

In the Spotlight: Liam Fox – Lead IQA for Sports and Schools This month, our In the Spotlight feature focuses on Liam Fox, Lead Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) for Sports…

Aby Williamson5 November 2025

From Apprentice to Award Finalist: Keelie Hall’s Journey with Heart of England Training and LNER Blog

From Apprentice to Award Finalist: Keelie Hall’s Journey with Heart of England Training and LNER

When passion, hard work and the right support come together, great things happen — and for Keelie Hall, that’s exactly what her apprenticeship journey has proved. After completing her Level…

Aby Williamson29 October 2025

Building Confidence and Capability: How Apprenticeships Are Strengthening Leadership in Construction Blog

Building Confidence and Capability: How Apprenticeships Are Strengthening Leadership in Construction

Building Confidence and Capability: How Apprenticeships Are Strengthening Leadership in Construction When it comes to building a strong and capable workforce, Balfour Beatty (one of the UK’s leading infrastructure companies)…

Aby Williamson24 October 2025

Supporting the Next Generation of Stylists: Roxie’s Apprenticeship Journey Blog

Supporting the Next Generation of Stylists: Roxie’s Apprenticeship Journey

At Pkai Hair in Peterborough, developing new talent is part of what keeps the salon buzzing with creativity. Recently, one of their apprentices, Roxie Fox-King, successfully passed her Level 2…

Aby Williamson14 October 2025