Quarterly Update for Apprentices & Employers
Our Spring 2026 quarterly newsletters are now live – tailored guidance for both apprentices and employers:
Apprenticeship Changes 2026: What Employers Need to Know
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.
Commitment, Confidence, and a Distinction Achievement
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.
Get ahead in the agent qualification journey
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.
Confidence, Capability, and Career Progression Through Apprenticeship
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.
Quarterly Update for Apprentices & Employers
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.
Dec Blog – The Autumn Budget signals a clear shift in how apprenticeships and employer
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:
Confidence, Commitment, and Career Growth: A Sales Director’s Journey Through Apprenticeship
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.
What Employers Need to Know About Ofsted’s New Inspection Framework
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:
Supercharge Your Estate Agency’s Marketing with Apprenticeships from Knights Training Academy
At our apprenticeship training provider, we are dedicated to cultivating talent and empowering our apprentices to achieve their career goals. Today, we are thrilled to celebrate the success of Bliss Brunell, a shining example of what can be accomplished through hard work, dedication, and the right training. Bliss, a Marketing & Finance Manager at Rok Marsh Estate Agents in Portsmouth, has transformed her role and career trajectory through our apprenticeship program.