Designing Inclusive Induction and Onboarding for Apprentices
Building belonging, confidence and clarity from day one.
Fees
Member Rate £89.00 + VAT
Non Member Rate £139.00 + VAT
Overview
The first weeks of an apprenticeship shape everything that follows.
A rushed, compliance-heavy or generic induction can increase anxiety, mask support needs and create early disengagement. In contrast, a structured and inclusive onboarding journey builds confidence, belonging and clarity, reducing friction before it becomes a retention issue.
Under the current Ofsted framework, inspectors increasingly focus on how providers identify and respond to learner needs from the outset. This includes early identification of SEND and SEMH needs, meaningful safeguarding and Prevent education, clear expectations around Maths, English and Digital Skills, and coherent progression pathways supported by effective CEIAG.
This interactive webinar explores how providers can move beyond information-heavy induction to create onboarding experiences that actively support participation, engagement and progression.
Participants will explore practical approaches to:
- Building psychological safety and belonging
- Identifying support needs early without stigma
- Introducing core skills as capability rather than compliance
- Making safeguarding and careers education visible and relevant
- Establishing learner voice and feedback mechanisms from the start
What you will learn
By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:
- Design more inclusive induction journeys that build confidence, belonging and clarity from day one.
- Identify early indicators of disengagement, vulnerability and additional support needs and respond proactively.
- Embed safeguarding, careers education (CEIAG) and core skills expectations in ways that feel meaningful and relevant to learners.
- Apply practical approaches that support neurodiverse, disadvantaged and underrepresented apprentices.
- Identify immediate improvements that strengthen learner engagement, retention, progression and inspection readiness.
Agenda
10:00 – Welcome and Context: Why Induction Shapes Outcomes
10:10 – What Inspectors Look for in Early Programme Design
10:25 – Mapping an Inclusive Induction Journey
10:50 – Embedding Core Skills and Safeguarding Early
11:05 – Building Belonging and Early Learner Voice
11:20 – Reflection, Action Planning and Q&A
11:30 – Close
Resources
Attendees will receive:
- Webinar slides
- Inclusive induction reflection tool
- Induction journey mapping template
- Links to further resources and references
- Padlet outputs and ideas generated during the session
Who should attend?
This webinar is suitable for all apprenticeship and work-based learning providers and the following roles:
- Independent Training Providers
- Employer Providers
- Colleges delivering apprenticeships
- Work-based learning providers
Suitable roles include:
- Apprenticeship Managers
- Curriculum Managers
- Induction Leads
- Safeguarding Leads
- Inclusion / SEND Leads
- Quality Managers
- Ofsted Nominees
- Heads of Apprenticeships
- Delivery Managers
Facilitator
Christine Edwards QTLS, Creating Excellence
Christine has a wide occupational background and has held key roles within apprenticeship provision since 2003. Her knowledge is comprehensive across all aspects of the operational and quality functions and she has an in depth understanding of Ofsted inspection requirements. She is passionate about ensuring that maths and English teaching and support is effectively integrated and value recognised within all training.
Secure your place!
Fees
Member Rate £89.00 + VAT
Non Member Rate £139.00 + VAT
To pay via credit card, please contact our Accounts Team at:
Phone: 0117 947 2095
Email: [email protected]
If you are unable to pay via credit card, we will automatically raise an invoice and send it to you. Once your invoice has been paid, you will receive the confirmation email containing the Zoom joining link.
If you register but are unable to attend, we will send you a copy of the recording after the webinar has taken place.
Designing Inclusive Induction and Onboarding for Apprentices
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