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The BIG Apprentice Survey Report 2026 – Get your e-copy

11/02/2026

The Association of Apprentices is proud to share the findings from the BIG Apprentice Survey 2026, our largest and most in‑depth look yet at the experiences, challenges and ambitions of apprentices across the UK.
 
This year’s report has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Impact Futures Group, Tend, The Childcare Company and Captiva Learning. Their sponsorship has helped us capture the voices of thousands of apprentices and produce a resource that is valuable for employers, training providers and policymakers alike.
 
To access your copy, simply complete the form below. Once submitted, you’ll be able to download the full BIG Apprentice Survey Report 2026 and explore the insights shaping the future of apprenticeships.
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Jan Richardson-Wilde

CEO, Occupational Awards Limited

Jan is the CEO of Occupational Awards Limited, a Director of the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink and an FE College Governor. She has over 35 years’ experience in the education sector in strategic and operational management of training programmes with colleges, private training providers, local authorities the voluntary sector and not for profit organisations. Jan has previously been a board member of the Learning and Skills Council, chair of the North Yorkshire Training Provider network and Vice-Chair of Yorkshire Coast College and a Governor of the Grimsby Institute for Further and Higher Education. She has extensive experience of education policy, apprenticeships, qualification, and curriculum development as well as business improvement.

Jan joined OAL in 2019, a leading non-profit industry-focused Awarding and End-Point Assessment Organisation, supporting a wide range of employers and of key stakeholders to succeed and surpass expectations. Jan is committed to continuous improvement and enthusiastic about improving the effectiveness, impact and quality of apprenticeships, education, and training in the UK and internationally. She has a wide range of experience of working in a collaborative context with employers and training providers to develop End Point Assessment, apprenticeships, and a wide range of vocational programmes.