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Supporting schools across England through high-quality apprenticeships

United Apprenticeships is part of United Learning. We work with schools and education organisations across England to deliver high-quality apprenticeship programmes that develop staff, strengthen workforce capability and improve outcomes for schools.

Whether you are looking to recruit an apprentice, develop your workforce or discuss one of our programmes, we'd be pleased to help.

Contact Our Team

General Enquiries: 07718 970964
Partnership Enquiries: 07879 113 179

Email: apprenticeships@unitedlearning.org.uk

Online Enquiry Form

Office Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

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Safeguarding

If you have a safeguarding concern relating to one of our apprentices or staff, please contact our safeguarding team:
Email: UAsafeguarding@unitedlearning.org.uk
If there is an immediate risk of harm, please contact the emergency services on 999.

Sara Bryson

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

Sara is a dedicated safeguarding leader with a passion for safeguarding and child protection.

Not only is Sara the DSL for the apprenticeship team, she is also the Safeguarding Officer for United Learning. With extensive experience in education and children’s services Sara has devoted her career to creating safe environments for both children and adults in order for them to achieve their full potential.

Email: sara.bryson@unitedlearning.org.uk

Leadership Contact

For strategic enquiries or regulatory matters, please contact:

Claire Jeens

Head of Apprenticeships | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Claire Jeens is Head of Apprenticeships at United Learning, providing strategic leadership for the trust’s apprenticeship provision. She leads the development and growth of high quality programmes that support workforce development across schools, ensuring excellence in quality, compliance and learner outcomes.

With over a decade of experience in education, Claire has extensive expertise in apprenticeship quality, funding compliance, safeguarding and curriculum development. She works closely with senior leaders to develop workforce strategies and build apprenticeship programmes that respond to the evolving needs of schools.

Claire is committed to creating high-performing teams, maintaining rigorous quality standards and driving continuous improvement, ensuring apprenticeships deliver meaningful impact for learners, employers and the wider education sector.

Tel: 07880 005146
Email: claire.jeens@unitedlearning.org.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-jeens/