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Skills4 rolls out Bud Mark

Skills4 is delighted to confirm the rollout of Bud Mark, an intelligent quality support tool built into our Learner Management System, designed to enhance delivery standards and support even more responsive engagement within existing SLAs.

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The next wave of expanding the Pharmacy Technician workforce in Community Pharmacy is now open.

NHS England is funding a 24-month Community Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Programme, offering £15,053 per trainee annually to support 525 places. Applications are open until Sunday, 15 June 2025, with training to begin by Friday, 31 October 2025.

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Powering up the next generation of professionals

Comprehensive apprenticeship and Skills Bootcamp training since 2015, fostering excellence in Pharmacy, Science, and Dental care.

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From Architecture to Pharmacy: Tariq’s Journey to Becoming a Pharmacy Technician

Tariq’s journey into pharmacy wasn’t something he had planned. His initial career path was in architecture, but alongside his studies, he worked in a pharmacy. What began as a voluntary role soon turned into a paid position.

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Apprentices Supported to Succeed at Knights Pharmacy

Knights Pharmacy supports their apprentices, each with unique backgrounds and goals, who are all thriving in their roles thanks to the combined support of their employer and Skills4Pharmacy.

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Overcoming Challenges and Gaining Confidence in Learning

Donna, a mature student, overcame math anxiety and gained crucial qualifications through Skills4Pharmacy's support, balancing work and studies to advance her pharmacy career.

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Megan’s journey to becoming a Pharmacy Technician

Megan thrived in her Pharmacy Technician apprenticeship, gaining key skills and confidence with crucial tutor support, inspiring her to potentially tutor future pharmacy professionals.

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Skills4Pharmacy Empowers Pharmacies in England with Over £1 Million in Levy Transfer Funding

Skills4Pharmacy works with large employers paying the apprenticeship levy who have the option to transfer up to 50% of their annual levy funds to other businesses, supporting pharmacy apprenticeship training and assessment.

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Elmwood & Collins Healthcare

Elmwood & Collins Healthcare is so proud of the apprentices in their Pharmacies. The apprenticeship programme has been a huge success for their 8-branch Pharmacy business and has now had around 25 apprentices past and present.

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