Candour Conversations Podcast

Candour Conversations

Paragon Skills
At Paragon Skills we are passionate about apprenticeships and the value that they bring to both the apprentice and the business in which the apprentice is working. We are one of the largest care specialist apprenticeship providers in the UK and we have over 20 years’ of experience in delivering award-winning training. Candour Conversations looks at the industry as a whole and addresses industry-specific news, advancements and concerns whilst highlighting the benefits of the modern apprenticeship in the workplace.
Understanding the Levy Transfer with Ajay Purbhoosing
Large employers that pay the apprenticeship levy can choose to transfer up to 25% of their levy funds each year to other businesses, to pay for their apprenticeship training and assessment.Transferring levy funds is a way of supporting other businesses by deciding which sectors, skills or local areas you’d like to fund.So why are so many of these available funds going to waste?Join us as we talk to Ajay Purbhoosing from London Progression Collaboration as we talk about how you can make the most out of the Levy Transfer Scheme.
Oct 17, 2022
16 min
Leadership Qualities in Care with Lisa Di-Fonzo
Leaders and managers need the experience and ability to run a successful care business. This means understanding CQC standards; creating performance goals and clear lines of accountability; being proactive, and making use of the whole team. How do leaders build a strong team?Today I am joined by Lisa Di-Fonzo, Quality Improvement Coordinator for Care, and talk about the Leadership Qualities Framework and how these principles can make a huge impact to the health and social care sector.
Aug 24, 2022
45 min