
Quarterly Update for Apprentices & Employers
Our Spring 2026 quarterly newsletters are now live – tailored guidance for both apprentices and employers:
In today’s fast-paced property market, standing out online is no longer optional — it’s essential. Whether you’re showcasing stunning property videos, running targeted email campaigns, or planning strategic lead generation, your marketing team needs the right skills to deliver results.
That’s where Knights Training Academy comes in. We offer three powerful, government-funded apprenticeships designed to elevate your estate agency’s marketing game:
Perfect for junior staff or social media assistants, this programme teaches learners how to:
This apprenticeship is built for those managing day-to-day marketing activity. Learners will master:
Designed for mid-level professionals, this programme focuses on:
All programmes are delivered remotely with weekly guidance, making them ideal for busy estate agencies. Apprentices gain real-world skills while contributing to your marketing efforts from day one.
Whether you’re a single-branch agency or a national brand, investing in marketing apprenticeships is a smart move to future-proof your business.
Ready to build your in-house marketing dream team?
Contact Knights Training Academy today to explore how these apprenticeships can transform your agency’s marketing.

Our Spring 2026 quarterly newsletters are now live – tailored guidance for both apprentices and employers:

The Government has announced major apprenticeship reforms, backed by £900m investment over the next three years.
The direction is clear. More focus on 16–24-year-olds, key skills gaps, and making apprenticeships easier for employers to use.

At Knights Training Academy, we are proud to support learners at the start of their career in the property sector, helping them build confidence, capability and a clear pathway for progression.

Mandatory qualifications for property agents are firmly back on the agenda. Revived by the RoPA report and reinforced through ongoing Government consultation, the direction of travel is clear. The sector is moving towards higher standards, greater accountability and formal recognition of competence.

At Knights Training Academy, we are proud to support learners working across housing and property management to develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to progress in their careers.
This month, we are pleased to share the success story of Tanya Kirk, who successfully completed her Housing & Property Management Level 3 Apprenticeship while working full time in a demanding property role.

This newsletter has been created to support both apprentices and employers by
sharing practical guidance, celebrating success, and showing how feedback directly
shapes the way we deliver training. It brings together learner voice, employer insight,
and governance oversight to provide a clear picture of what is working well and where
improvements have been made.

Ofsted is updating how it inspects apprenticeship providers. Starting November 2025, inspections will focus more deeply on learner development, inclusion, and employer involvement. The old grading system is being replaced with a new five-point scale:

At Knights Training Academy, we’re proud to support professionals at every stage of their career. Today, we celebrate the success of one of our recent graduates—a Director at a thriving estate agency—who completed the Sales Executive Level 4 apprenticeship while balancing the demands of a senior leadership role.
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