The result Labour has won a commanding majority in the general election, with Keir Starmer now Prime Minister after delivering Labour’s biggest victory since 1997. […]
Impact of the general election on rail Read more »
Barry Smith, NSAR’s Head of Assessment and Skills, reflects on the recent proposed changes to apprenticeship end-point assessment after 11 years of working on the
Changes to how we assess apprenticeships are on the horizon Read more »
NSAR’s Quality Assurance function doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves. The QA team perform a vital role in assuring the safety of rail training
June insights from the NSAR Chief Executive Read more »
Executive Summary The UK’s rail sector faces significant challenges. Essential infrastructure enhancements are required to modernise the network, increase freight capacity, reach net-zero mobility targets
POLICY PAPER: Unlocking private sector investment in UK rail Read more »
I have been considering where we are at as an industry as we get stuck into a new financial year. Positive developments and new plans
May insights from the NSAR Chief Executive Read more »
Speaking at Trainline’s Central London office earlier in the month, the Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, pledged, if elected, to bring most
Last month, NSAR was pleased to facilitate a roundtable discussion on the future of skills in collaboration with PA Consulting. It was fantastic to see
April Insights from the NSAR Chief Executive Read more »
In a speech today, the Prime Minister announced a package of reforms to support businesses to deliver more apprenticeship placements and reduce red tape for
Policy update: Prime Minister announces a reform package to boost apprenticeships Read more »
Competency management is an important component of the skills landscape. It goes hand in hand with workforce planning – organisations need to have sight over
March insights from the NSAR Chief Executive Read more »
We all know that rail is a male-dominated workforce. The sector has been taking many different steps and implementing a range of initiatives to broaden
A Spotlight on women in the UK rail workforce Read more »
I introduced Edward Hughes, NSAR’s new Head of Policy Engagement, in my December update. Ed has hit the ground running and developed an excellent engagement plan
February insights from the NSAR Chief Executive Read more »
Apprenticeships offer a great pathway for individuals to gain essential skills and for organisations to cultivate a talented workforce. However, despite the many benefits of
A guide to the apprenticeship support NSAR can offer your organisation Read more »
