Apprenticeship glossary

Ofsted

What does Ofsted mean?

The inspectorate for education and training in England, including apprenticeship training. EY says Ofsted rates its Level 7 apprenticeships outstanding.

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Employer profile EY UK apprenticeships One of the Big Four professional services firms, working in assurance, consulting, strategy and tax. Its school leaver apprenticeships include Level 7 routes rated outstanding by Ofsted, and it asks for GCSE English and maths plus three A levels.
Assurance
Another name for audit and related checking work at professional services firms. EY calls its audit business Assurance.
Experience day
An in-person assessment day at an employer's office, used by some employers like EY after the online assessments.
Apprentice
Someone doing an apprenticeship: an employee who is paid to work and train towards a recognised qualification at the same time.
Apprenticeship
A real, paid job where you also train towards a recognised qualification. In England at least 20% of your normal working hours are spent training, and you don't pay tuition fees.
Level
How advanced an apprenticeship's qualification is. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland they run from Level 2 (like GCSEs) to Level 7 (like a master's degree). Scotland uses SCQF levels instead.
On-the-job training
Learning by doing your actual job, alongside experienced colleagues. It makes up most of an apprenticeship.

Definitions are our own plain-English summaries. Where we give figures, they come from the official sources listed on the linked guide or profile. Rules can change, so check the official source before you make decisions.