Educator Apprenticeship for Practice Education Facilitators
Empowering Practice Education Facilitators to Educate, Inspire, and Strengthen Learning Across Health and Social Care
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Practice Education Facilitators are vital to the success of placements and workforce development across health and social care. You support students, mentors, and teams to deliver high-quality learning that prepares professionals for the realities of practice. The Educator Apprenticeship for Health and Social Care helps you deepen your educational expertise, giving you the structure, confidence, and recognition to lead learning across your organisation.
Fully funded through the apprenticeship levy, this programme is designed for Practice Education Facilitators across the NHS, social care, and education partnership settings.
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You will learn how to plan and deliver learning that supports effective supervision, mentorship, and assessment. The programme connects educational principles with practical strategies for placement learning and professional development. You will learn how to:
Deliver structured, inclusive teaching and mentorship
Provide feedback and guidance that supports learner growth
Promote reflective and evidence-informed practice
Strengthen placement quality and consistency
Build collaboration between clinical and academic partners
Why it’s relevant for Practice Education Facilitators
This apprenticeship helps you lead education confidently within your service or partnership area. It supports you to embed best practice in placements, improve learner experience, and foster a positive culture of continuous development.
You will:
- Strengthen your ability to coordinate and evaluate learning
- Build inclusive, effective placement environments
- Support mentors and supervisors to deliver excellent education
- Gain recognition as a leader in practice-based learning
Learning designed for real impact
Through workshops, reflective projects, and tutor support, you will apply learning to your real context. You will explore strategies for supervision, communication, and inclusion that enhance learning quality and support both students and staff.
Fully funded and flexible
The apprenticeship is fully funded through the apprenticeship levy, with flexible delivery that fits alongside your professional role. You will receive guidance from experienced tutors who understand the complexities of practice education.
Professional growth and recognition
Graduates report stronger confidence, clearer structure in placement education, and improved collaboration between teams.
Practice Education Facilitator, NHS Trust
“This apprenticeship has strengthened my confidence in supporting placements. I feel better equipped to guide mentors and ensure students have the best possible experience.”
Ready to strengthen learning across your organisation?
Enquire today to join our next cohort and begin your journey as a confident, capable educator.
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