Following the government’s announcement yesterday regarding changes to a number of apprenticeship standards, we want to reassure all our customers, learners, and employer partners that Linden remains fully prepared, stable, and committed to delivering high‑quality programmes without disruption and had already been working on alternative progression opportunities for Team Leaders and Operational Managers.
Although several existing standards have been earmarked for defunding, our work has already been focused on forward‑planning and strengthening our offer.
We have proactive development underway for replacement Leadership & Management pathways, aligned to the new expectations of employers and designed to maintain progression opportunities for learners.
Importantly, Linden continues to offer a robust suite of apprenticeship standards across multiple sectors, alongside a growing commercial training portfolio that provides flexibility, choice, and additional routes for skills development.
These programmes will ensure that employers can continue to upskill their workforce effectively, even as the national landscape evolves.
We want to emphasise:
-No immediate impact on current learners—your programmes continue as normal.
-Clear transition plans for employers who rely on Leadership & Management training and those discussions are already happening.
-New opportunities coming soon, with innovative replacement standards and commercial options.
-Ongoing stability—our teams are experienced in navigating national changes and ensuring continuity for all partners.
-We will continue to offer the standards being defunded until the government deadline.
We will continue to keep you updated as further details are released nationally. If you have any questions about how these changes relate to your organisation or your programme, please contact your Linden representative—we’re here to support every step of the way.
Thank you for your continued trust in Linden. Together, we will continue to grow skills, leadership, and opportunity.
Ryan Bell
Managing Director
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