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At Paragon Skills we are passionate about apprenticeships and the value that they bring to both the apprentice and the business in which the apprentice is working. We are one of the largest care specialist apprenticeship providers in the UK and we have over 20 years’ of experience in delivering award-winning training. Candour Conversations looks at the industry as a whole and addresses industry-specific news, advancements and concerns whilst highlighting the benefits of the modern apprenticeship in the workplace.

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Accounting for Care with Levy Pledges with Andy Ross - Caroola Group

February 05, 2024 • Paragon Skills • Season 1 • Episode 9

This podcast, hosted by Lee I'Anson on behalf of Paragon Skills, dives into the world of the care industry, exploring its various facets and challenges. One of the key themes explored in the podcast is the role of apprenticeships in fostering a skilled and dedicated workforce within the sector.

The episode you're interested in, featuring Andy Ross, the CEO of the Caroola Group, delves deeper into the concept of gifting the apprenticeship levy. This innovative approach involves transferring the levy funds, typically used by businesses for training, to other organisations, in this case, the childcare sector. By doing so, the Caroola Group aims to address the workforce shortage in the childcare sector by funding apprenticeships and nurturing future talent.

The conversation with Andy Ross sheds light on the motivations behind this initiative, its potential impact on the childcare sector, and the broader implications for apprenticeship schemes and skills development within the care industry.