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The Apprenticeships & Skills Group

APPRENTICESHIP TUTOR/TRAINER CONFERENCE 2026

Conference Theme: CPD to enhance the Apprentice Experience 

Millennium Point, Birmingham


16 March 2026

APPRENTICESHIP TUTOR/TRAINER CONFERENCE 2026

Conference Break Time

CPD and driving the quality of delivery should be key to every provider and practitioner 

  • The day is aimed at Tutors, Skills Coaches, & Trainers delivering apprenticeships

  • We will be hosting 4 session led by industry experts

  • Positioned as CPD for the sector, by the sector, from people who love the sector

  • You will leave the day with more than just theory and best practice. You will be armed with tactical improvements and practical tips

 

Agenda - There are 4 sessions

  • Assessments - Assessment for Progress and Timely Achievement

  • Inclusive Learning - Inclusive learning: From plan to impact

  • Advice & Guidance - Unlocking Potential: Supporting personal & professional development 

  • AI / Technology - Innovation with purpose: tailored curriculum and adaptive learning

Get Connected - Get Involved 

  • Best way to get involved is be there as a delegate and invest in you!

  • For organisations who want to be involved, sponsor a session or become a Champion

The key for this Conference will be awareness and positioning you as advocates of sector CPD

Where: Millennium Point, Birmingham

When: 16 March 2026

Meet the Speakers

Our Conferences are renowned for the breadth, depth and representation of the sector through the rich line up of speakers. 

Hear first hand from experts in the sector 

Meet the Chair

Dr Barbara Van der Eecken
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Dr. Barbara Van der Eecken

Founding Driector

BVDE Quality Solutions

Dr Barbara Van der Eecken
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Dr Barbara Van der Eecken

Founding Director

BVDE Quality Solutions

Conference Chair

Debra Winder
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Debra Winder

Social support tutor & Deputy Safeguarding Lead

Lifetime Training

Speaker

Samantha Hill
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Samantha Hill

Quality Manager

NQual

Session Sponsor Speaker

Joanne Causer
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Joanne Causer

Vocational Coach & Team Leader for Pharmacy

Walsall College

Speaker

Kerryann Kelly
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Kerryann Kelly

Director of Product Development

SCL Education Group

Session Sponsor Speaker

Robert Herriot
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Robert Herriot

Head of Sales & Marketing

NQual

Session Sponsor Speaker

Rachael Smith
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Rachael Smith

Director of Faculty - Apprenticeships and Work based learning

Walsall College

Speaker

Peter Pavitt
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Peter Pavitt

Programme & Quality Manager

Specsavers

Speaker

Kam Kaur
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Kam Kaur

Vocational Coach & Team Leader for Health

Walsall College

Speaker

Jemma Light
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Jemma Light

Apprenticeship Coach

Specsavers

Speaker

Sara Morton
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Sara Morton

Head Of Quality

Lifetime Training

Speaker

Neel Mistry
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Neel Mistry

Digital Skills Coach

althaus

Speaker

Sponsors

Session Sponsor - Advice & Guidance

Session Sponsor - Advice & Guidance

Session Sponsor - Assessment

Session Sponsor - Assessment

Champions

Walsall College
Pathway Group
Specsavers
Progress Minded
Lifetime Training
BVDE Quality Solutions
Althaus
EP/AO Hub
IEP
S Knights Recruitment

Attendees

Alpha Gateway College
Althaus
Progress Minded
NQual
Apprentiecship Connect
Professional Assessment
Lifetime Training
Explosive Learning Solutions
EP/AO Hub
Specsavers
SCL Group
S Knights Recruitment
Walsall College
Capital City College
BVDE Quality Solutions

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