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The theme of National Apprenticeship Week 2020 'Look Beyond' celebrates the diversity apprenticeships bring to organisation. For Barbara Johnson from Risedale care homes apprenticeships has allowed all members of her staff to rise through the ranks in the organisation.

We spoke to inspiring employers about what the theme of National Apprenticeship Week 2020 'Look Beyond' means to them. For Jenny Docherty from Housing21 apprenticeships have encouraged diversity in providing her staff with opportunities in the areas they are interested in.

As the new year has just begun, now's the ideal time to set your goals for the year ahead. This article uses learning from our 'Guide to improvement' to outline some of the ways that you can identify improvements and make the required changes to ensure that your service delivers high-quality care and support and meets the required standards.

During October and November, we've been supporting employers to recruit people with the right values to work in adult social care. Here's a round-up of the campaign.