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The University have been delivering Higher and Degree apprenticeships in Suffolk since 2017 and are rated the 5th highest university provider nationally for its overall qualification apprenticeship achievement among small-medium sized providers. We were also Ofsted rated ‘Good’ in 2022.

We are committed to ensuring that our Higher and Degree apprenticeship graduates complete their qualification confidently equipped with the required knowledge, skills, and behaviours to help them thrive in their area of expertise, whilst also meeting the needs of employers across Suffolk and beyond. Apprenticeships form part of the institutional vision of empowering force for individual and community growth and development.

Why choose an apprenticeship? 

Available to individuals of all ages, apprenticeships offer an ‘earn while you learn’ approach though a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on training in a professional setting, whilst also providing opportunities for upskilling and retraining existing workers.

Our Apprenticeship provision

5th

highest university provider nationally for overall qualification apprenticeship achievement rate*

*among small-medium sized providers

8th

highest ranked performing university nationally for overall apprenticeship achievement

94%

overall apprenticeship retention rate (2023)

Apprenticeship Hub Team

Yvonne Malpass

Director of Apprenticeships, Yvonne has previously been an assistant principal at an FE college and won a Brap equality and diversity award.

Ellen Rush

Ellen is the Apprenticeship Contracts Manager.

e.rush3@uos.ac.uk

Rob Storer

Rob is the Quality Manager (Apprenticeships)

r.storer@uos.ac.uk

Jonni Burton

Jonni Burton is the Apprenticeship Compliance Officer, and has a quality, compliance & teaching background as well as building relationships with employers.

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Andrew Burrows

APTEM Application Specialist Andrew works in the Apprenticeship hub team providing training and support to apprentices, employers and academics.

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Lil Atkinson

Lil is Apprenticeship Practice Educator in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Public Health.

Bozena (Anna) Green

Bozena is Apprenticeship Practice Educator, supporting apprentices and employers and has 10 years' experience in the health and social care sector.

Linda Mattholie

Apprenticeship Practice Educator Linda is a qualified Teacher, Assessor, Quality Assurer with over twenty years of experience in delivering Apprenticeships.

Linda Matholie

Fiona Page

Fiona works closely with academic departments and employers to coach, monitor and develop apprentices and Higher and Degree Apprenticeships.

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Our Apprenticeships

Everything you need to know about the apprenticeship standards that we offer and how to gain entry.

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Apprenticeships at Suffolk

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Logos of some of our Apprenticeships employers