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Department for Education

Policy Officer Review

at Department for Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Manchester

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I would like to say it has been great please pleasure completing the Level 3 Team Leadership. I have built connections with the apprentice and my tutor. The workshops were interesting and easy to follow. The assignments were straight forward. I felt confident to complete my EPA.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Leadership and management skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Received support from the employer, feedback and shadowing opportunities.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Received lots of support from my tutor. I had fortnightly catch ups with the tutor and plenty feedback from my tutor.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
I am part of the Young People Network, taking part in profession events, social rep work and mentor ship development work.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Department for Education to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Diverse and inclusive, plenty of avenues for progression and the line managers are very supportive.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Education?
Try to be you and enjoy yourself.
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