Policy Advisor Review
at Department for Education
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Government
London
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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 am a policy officer which means that I correspond with stakeholders on school funding policy and carry out research into policy changes that we make.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my role very much but it was difficult to fit in the apprenticeship assignments and requirements alongside it.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Department for Education to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's an extremely supportive but challenging work environment with an amazing team ethic and offers flexibility and respect for work life balance.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Education?
You need to do a lot of research on the application methods and how to fill in the behaviours and skills sections.
