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April 2025 Updates
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Spring is in the air, and so is a renewed sense of opportunity and growth here at Prostart!
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As the days get longer and the world around us blossoms, we're excited to bring you a fresh batch of updates, resources, and inspiring stories to help you cultivate your career and personal development.
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Get ready to explore valuable insights, upcoming events, and the success stories of our learners who are making their mark. Let's make April a month of positive momentum together!
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Prostart promotes Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Prevent and British values through our Hot Topics section. Each month we pick topics to deep dive and collate information, advice and guidance including awareness videos and links to training for our learners to complete. Click on the links below to access the Hot Topic and find out more!
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Safeguarding and wellbeing in the news
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See our April updates on Safeguarding and Prevent this month.
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We are also running focus groups throughout the year to gain valuable feedback. To find out more read on below …
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April marks Stress Awareness Month 2025, a time for you to take charge of your wellbeing and discover effective ways to manage stress. This year’s theme, #LeadWithLove, empowers you to approach ourselves and others with kindness, compassion, and acceptance, no matter the challenges we face. By engaging with our range of resources—including …
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Leaving school can be a big decision. You might be wondering what to do next. One great option to consider is an apprenticeship. Apprenticeships offer a fantastic way to gain valuable skills and experience while earning a salary. Here are five top reasons why you should consider an apprenticeship after leaving …
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Spotlight on our programs: Meet the Apprentices making a difference We're passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their career goals through high-quality apprenticeship programs. We love to showcase the diverse range of apprenticeships we offer and highlight the inspiring stories of our learners who are making a real difference in their workplaces. A Range of Opportunities: We offer a variety …
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National Insurance Reminder
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For apprenticeships in 2025-26, employers are exempt from paying employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) for apprentices under 25, as long as they are on an approved UK government apprenticeship and earn less than £967 per week.
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Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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· Exemption from Employer NICs: Employers are exempt from paying secondary Class 1 (employer) NICs on earnings up to the Upper Earnings Limit for apprentices under 25.
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· Employer NI Relief for Apprentices: Employers can save on Employer NI by hiring apprentices under 25.
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· Evidence Needed: If your apprentice meets the conditions listed, you'll need evidence to apply for national insurance relief, which can be a written agreement between you, the apprentice and a training provider or evidence that government funding is received for the apprenticeship.
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Case Study Lisa Barton - UKSPF Local Business Manager Prostart were very helpful in identifying the right programme for our colleague and supporting our team with the process. The support we received was thorough and very efficient at all stages. Prostart (represented by Ceri) really helped us to get the right fit of apprenticeship and managed our expectations and the …
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Use our social media links to interact with the team or the read more links to take you to this months posts.
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