Family practitioner Review
at Staffordshire County Council
Level 4/5 Apprenticeship
Social Work
Staffordshire
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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 have recently started my Masters Degree Level apprenticeship at Keele University in partnership with Staffordshire County Council. Studying alongside my fulltime role as a family practitioner can be difficult at times however I am finding that I am about to put my study into practice immediately without having to ait for placement opportunities.
Staffordshire CC have established have organised regular drop-in sessions for support and though I have not personally attended any of these I know that they are available.
I am just about to go on to my first placement with has been arranged by the apprenticeships team with co-ordination with my self.
Staffordshire CC have established have organised regular drop-in sessions for support and though I have not personally attended any of these I know that they are available.
I am just about to go on to my first placement with has been arranged by the apprenticeships team with co-ordination with my self.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am enjoying being a student at Keel University and learning on the job.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt that what we do in practice is established through research and best practice experience nationally.
I am building on existing experience and skills.
I am building on existing experience and skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Keele University is very structured and I understand what is needed when. All correspondence is sent to work and personal emails which means you don't mess any information.
Keele University liaise with Staffordshire County Council frequently.
Keele University liaise with Staffordshire County Council frequently.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Day-to-day my number of families have been reduced.
The apprenticeships team offer regular drop-in sessions for support and guidance.
The apprenticeships team offer regular drop-in sessions for support and guidance.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Keele University are good at sharing information and notifying you of keep dates and updates. There website is very informative with lots of information and resources to support learning.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Supports practice delivery and provides you with greater knowledge and skills.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
I do not get involved in extra-curricular activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Staffordshire County Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good a providing opportunities to develop you as a professional.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Staffordshire County Council?
Be mindful for the exportations of work, study and homelife.
