The Future of Education in the Hair and Beauty Industry

We'd love to hear what you think!

To help us shape the future of education in the hair and beauty industry we would like to hear your views on your experiences of finding, employing and training apprentices.

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* 1. Please indicate which statement best describes you

I run my own salon

I am the owner of several salons

I manage a salon

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which answer best descibes your current status regarding apprentices

I have had apprentices in the past, but do not at present

I have one or more apprentices in-salon at present

I haven't employed an apprentice to date, but am considering it

I haven't employed an apprentice to date and it's not something I'm planning to do in the near future

Other (please specify)

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* 3. In your own words please tell us what you think about taking on apprentices? Is it a good thing? If so, where do you see the value?

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* 4. How do you find your apprentices? And how would you choose an Education provider?

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* 5. Is there anything that puts you off having an apprentice? If yes, please specify.

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* 6. If you were to get an apprentice, what would be the main driver for you?

It's the obvious way to grow my business and make sure that I get someone who fits in to how we work

The current government incentives make it a must-do

It's an affordable way of having more people in salon, taking care of customers and allowing stylists to focus on their clients

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Which would your preferred option be on how apprenticeship training was delivered for your business?

Day release

By an expert educator in your own salon

Other

Please tell us why you have this preference

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* 8. Beyond the education itself - what other support can you imagine getting from the Education provider that would be useful to your business?

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* 9. A good apprenticeship course will include; theory and knowledge, practical skills and appropriate salon/customer behaviour. But, in today's tech-savvy times, what role do you think on-line learning might have for apprentices?

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* 10. Following on from this survey we will be looking to run a focus group (online) to discuss this topic in more detail. If you would be happy to participate, please indicate yes here.

Yes I would be happy to participate.

No count me out.

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* 11. If you said yes to the previous question or if you would like to take part in our prize draw for your chance to win £100 of Selfridges vouchers, please enter your email address here.