Qualification manager Review
at Department for Education
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Government
London
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
4/5
Implementing policy, analysis, other work in policy development
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I have been able to develop my research and analysis skills in relation to policy work. I have gained an awareness and understanding of different policy knowledge and skills whilst also gaining interesting opportunities to work with different policy teams to gain more experience working in live policy.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Yes, I like the mix of assignment and 2 half day seminars rather than it being on one full day. I think the tutor and progress sessions are also useful.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is very supportive and has supported me and continues to support me in gaining valuable experiences working in policy teams related to my area of work.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The tutors are very supportive and accommodating, offering support sessions and answering questions I have.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think being able to gain experience working with policy teams in related policy helps me understand the full process of policy work as my role is more the implementation side of policy I gain a much more rounded view.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There is the policy network and many other social groups that are online or in person connected to your office base.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Department for Education to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have found it to be a supportive place to work with many opportunities to gain self development such as support for apprenticeships.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Department for Education?
Think about what areas you are interested in and if you can utilise any skills or experience you have prior to applying that you can mention in your application.
