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Higherin

Head of Learning & Development Review

at Acorn Insurance and Financial Services

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Insurance and Risk Management

Liverpool

Review Submitted: April 2026

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
Leading a learning and development team to support the business build skills and capability to support business strategy.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I found the program so useful and learned a huge amount about process improvement and how to drive efficiencies. I liked that I learned the theory and then had to show how I applied it in my role.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned various different tools such as process mapping, value mapping that I now continue to use

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Support from my coach was exceptional and he was always replied and would make the time to help me and answer questions.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My leader was very supportive of my additional learning.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
lots of support - Workpays were great
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I am now regularly using the tools I've learned and this has helped me to see others perspectives.
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 a founding member of our Womens Network

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Acorn Insurance and Financial Services to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a great place to work and the people are invested in your development and progression
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Acorn Insurance and Financial Services?
Take the opportunities to learn and take advantage of the development tools available
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