The cleaning industry as a whole has reacted angrily to claims by Ofsted’s Chief Michael Wilshaw, that cleaning should not be offered as part of an apprenticeship.
The job of a cleaning operative has changed enormously over the last few years and it now requires a wide skill set and can offer young people a good career with real prospects of moving up through the ranks.
You’ve only got to look at the workforce of most successful commercial cleaning companies including USS to see a diverse range of roles available to anyone looking for a career in the cleaning industry.
Do you agree with Ofsted or would you encourage apprenticeships within the cleaning industry, we’d be interesting to hear your views.
