Empowering Futures Through Quality Apprenticeships
At Primary Goal, we connect schools, businesses, and aspiring talent with tailored apprenticeship programmes that foster growth and success. Our mission is to prepare people with the digital skills needed to thrive in today’s workplace.
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Careers Zone
Explore career pathways, role insights and progression opportunities to support workforce development and planning.
Policies
Find key documents, policies and guidance to support compliance and best practice across your apprenticeship programmes.
Resources
Access practical guides, templates and tools to help you effectively support apprentices throughout their programme.
Our Bud
Access our apprenticeship platform to track progress, manage learning and stay connected with your apprentice’s journey.
Skills England
Access national standards, guidance and updates on apprenticeships and skills development across England.
Partner
Learn more about our trusted partners and how we collaborate to deliver high-quality apprenticeship programmes.
Benefits
Why apprenticeships work for employers
Apprenticeships are not just a route into employment. They are a practical way to build skills, strengthen retention and support workforce development across your organisation.
Benefits
Why apprenticeships work for employers
Apprenticeships are not just a route into employment. They are a practical way to build skills, strengthen retention and support workforce development across your organisation.
Apprenticeships can help employers to:
Develop future-ready digital capability
Improve retention by investing in people
Build progression pathways across teams
Bring fresh ideas and energy
Support
Funding and Levy Support
Understanding apprenticeship funding should not be a barrier. We help employers identify the right route and make the process clear, manageable and cost-effective.
Levy-paying employers
If your annual pay bill is more than £3 million, you pay the apprenticeship levy at 0.5% of your annual pay bill. Levy funds can be used to pay for apprenticeship training and assessment, and funds typically expire after 24 months if unused.
Non Levy-paying employers
If your organisation does not pay the levy, the government generally funds 95% of apprenticeship training costs, with the employer contributing 5% through co-investment.
CandLevy transfer supportidates
Some employers may be able to access transferred levy funds from larger organisations, helping reduce or remove the employer contribution where available. We can support you in identifying and accessing these opportunities where possible.
Resources
Resources for employers and line managers
Practical support is essential to a successful apprenticeship. This section brings together resources to help employers, line managers and mentors create a positive learning experience and support apprentices effectively throughout their programme.
A practical overview of the employer and line manager role, including communication, expectations and progress reviews.
A practical overview of the employer and line manager role, including communication, expectations and progress reviews.
A practical overview of the employer and line manager role, including communication, expectations and progress reviews.
FAQs
Find answers to your most pressing questions about our educational programmes and services.
Most schools can access government funding to cover the majority — if not all — of the training costs. We’ll guide you through funding options so you know exactly what to expect.
No. Our apprentices are trained to provide support, not add to your workload. We also provide ongoing mentoring and guidance to ensure they integrate smoothly into your school.
Typically 12–18 months depending on the programme level. This provides enough time to build meaningful skills while delivering consistent support in your school.
They can handle IT troubleshooting, support classroom technology, assist with network or system management, and help embed digital tools into teaching and learning.
We provide end-to-end support: recruitment, onboarding, training delivery, mentoring, and regular progress reviews — so your school always feels supported.