Logistics UK’s expertise and authority as an apprenticeship provider is confirmed in its latest Ofsted inspection report, that recognises the business group’s expert tutors, highly relevant curriculums and apprentices who are ‘very well prepared for their jobs and next steps’.
The report highlights the strength of Logistics UK’s apprenticeship provision, with Ofsted finding that learners make good progress and are well prepared for their future careers. Inspectors praised the organisation’s strong culture of inclusion, industry leading expertise and close collaboration with employers, noting that apprentices become ‘catalysts for improvement and change’ within their businesses. The report also recognises the high quality support provided to learners, alongside effective safeguarding arrangements and training that aligns closely with the needs of the transport and logistics sector.
As the challenge facing the logistics sector shifts from skills shortages to a widening capability gap, offering learning with progression is at the heart of Logistics UK’s apprenticeship programme, said Annie Graham, head of apprenticeships: ‘Our approach to teaching ensures that apprentices are well prepared to develop their careers, and we actively work with employers to make sure that apprentices have the opportunities to apply what they learn on our apprenticeships at work. The Ofsted inspection report reflects the quality of our courses as well as the dedication of our tutors and the apprentices themselves.’
Logistics UK currently offers four apprenticeships: Level 2 Transport Coordinator; Level 3 Heavy Service and Maintenance Technician; Level 3 Transport Supervisor; Level 5 Operations Manager and it will soon be launching ILM Level 5 Principles of Leadership and Management.
Learning is delivered through online training sessions, one to one coaching and high quality resources that place emphasis on accessibility, so apprentices can study no matter where they are in the country or if they have pre-existing commitments.
‘We take pride in the logistics apprenticeships we provide, and this inspection report from Ofsted backs that,’ concluded Annie. ‘It is testament to all the hard work apprentices, tutors and employers put in, ensuring that the next generation of logistics professionals is well equipped to enter the workplace.’