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Seeing what you can achieve when you put your mind to it.
Exactly what apprenticeships are all about.

Thanks to Rae Johnson and Tim Owen from Greater Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for sharing their experiences of their recent Damar apprenticeship from both apprentice and supervisor points of view, which resulted in a fantastic distinction result in Rae's business administration end-point assessment.

Well done, Rae! 👏

This week's Damar congratulations go to Abigail Bethell at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust! 🎉

Not only are we saying congratulations for achieving a distinction in her business administrator end-point assessment but also for her ongoing commitment to the power of apprenticeships and for embracing the opportunity of the unknown.

Further to the below, she added:

"I feel more equipped when it comes to project management as before I would have been going into a project without any planning or decision-making tools. Additionally, looking down the professionalism and managing performance lens, it has helped me know my worth in the workplace and feel appreciated by my colleagues when I have done tasks that involve gathering feedback."

Well done, Abigail! 👏

🏆 Congratulations to the finalists in the Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Awards 2026 Rising Star Award, kindly sponsored by Webexpenses!

🌟 Kyume Cox, Carpentry & Joinery Apprentice with Silent View Windows / Thame Builders, training with ACE Training
🌟 Tom Grant-Edwards, Electrical Apprentice at MEICA Technical Services, training with Abingdon & Witney College
🌟 Louise Nicolson, Data Protection and Information Governance Apprentice with the University of Oxford, training with Damar Training

Employees who hide who they are at work are stressed, exhausted, and less productive.

Psychological safety - the belief you won’t be punished or humiliated for speaking up - is the foundation of an inclusive, mentally healthy workplace. Leaders can model vulnerability, normalise accommodations, and provide multiple channels for disclosure.

Celebrating neurodiversity publicly signals that it’s safe to bring your whole self to work.

We champion this at Damar with the fantastic work of SEND Coordinator, Nadya Murray, who works with our apprentices and their employers to ensure full and proper support is provided for any and all requirements an apprentice may have.

Rachel Morgan-Trimmer sums it up: “You can see it in productivity and retention, but also in the liveliness of the organisation - when people feel they belong, energy improves, and creativity thrives.”

https://damartraining.com/insights/leading-neurodivergent-teams/

What’s one action you could take this month to make your team feel safer and more supported mentally?

✔️ Hands-on experience
✔️ Increased confidence
✔️ Tackling tasks independently
✔️✔️✔️ Distinction in data protection and information governance

It's time for another huge Damar congratulations, this time to Ellie Tooth at Believe Housing Limited for her clear development and progress through her apprenticeship, landing her a fantastic distinction in her end-point-assessment as well as some amazing feedback from supervisor, Laura Wilson.

Well done, Ellie! 👏

✨ Don't forget! ✨

If you manage or lead an IP team or work in HR / L&D within a firm that offers IP services, you won't want to miss next week's webinar in collaboration with C**A all about our new paralegal IP pathway apprenticeship.

📍 Monday 18th May | 12.30pm | Online 📍

It's free to attend and you will find out how this pathway can help you develop specialists who understand the complexities of patents, designs, trademarks and enforcements.

Register here:
https://www.cipa.org.uk/events/paralegal-level-3-ip-pathway-apprenticeship/

Paralegal Level 3 IP Pathway Apprenticeship - C**A Does your team need specialists who understand the complexities of patents, designs, trademarks, and enforcement – and can apply that knowledge immediately?

Most workplaces are designed for one kind of mind and it’s leaving talent untapped.

Traditional talent management assumes that everyone works, learns, and thinks in the same way. But roughly 1 in 5 people in your workforce process information differently.

When systems only reward 'standard' ways of working, you’re missing opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and engagement.

It’s not about hiring new people; it’s about designing your workplace to let the talent you already have thrive. Small changes like clearer communication, written agendas, or flexible schedules can make a huge difference without adding cost or complexity.

How could your team perform differently if you designed your workplace for all thinking styles?

What impact can a business administration apprenticeship have on someone's personal and professional development? According to this comment from Alex Young at AFG LAW, the answer is - a huge one! 👏

It's clear from his supervisor feedback, shared by Billy Makin, that Alex has been able to have a big impact on the team himself and has been a prime example of exactly why apprenticeships are such a powerful option for teams and individuals alike.

Congratulations again on your distinction, Alex - we're looking forward to seeing what you do next!

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new level 6 Legal Professional qualification, designed for the next generation of Chartered Legal Executives.

Developed in response to a rapidly evolving legal sector, this programme builds on employer insight, student feedback and decades of experience delivering legal apprenticeships.

From September 2026, it will form part of our Chartered Legal Executive apprenticeship, offering an all-age route to qualification across key practice areas, including criminal and civil litigation.

Delivered in partnership with BARBRI, apprentices will benefit from expert coaching alongside market-leading legal learning technology and resources.

With strong early demand and our first cohort nearly full, it’s clear employers and students are ready for a flexible, high-quality pathway into the profession.

Find out more below 👇
https://damartraining.com/news/2026/new-route-to-cilex-qualification/

New route to CILEX qualification - Damar Training Damar Training are launching a new approved qualification for future Chartered Legal Executives.

Struggling to find the right talent in the travel industry? 🌍

You’re not alone - but the good news is, there’s a smarter way to build your team.

At Damar Training, our travel apprenticeships help employers bring in motivated people and develop them into confident, customer-focused professionals. Through the level 3 travel consultant apprenticeship, apprentices build real, practical skills that add value to your business from the start.

It’s not just about filling roles. It’s about:
• Bringing fresh energy into your team
• Strengthening customer service
• Growing talent that fits your business
• Investing in long-term capability.

We’ll support you every step of the way, from recruitment through to ongoing training, so you can focus on running your business while your apprentice develops.

If you’re thinking differently about how to grow your team, this could be a great place to start.

Find out more 👇

https://damartraining.com/employers/industries/travel-apprenticeships