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Skills and Education Group
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We offer high-quality services, support, and representation to the education and skills sector.

Our brands include Skills and Education Group, Skills and Education Group Awards, Skills and Education Group Access and BIIAB.
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We are proud to join the @learnworkuk.bsky.social's national campaign to champion #LifelongLearning and open up new directions for people at every stage of life.

More about the campaign: getthenationlearning.org.uk/

#GetTheNationLearning #SkillsForLife #SocialMobility #Education
June 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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#TBT to our chat with Simon Parkinson and Sue Pember on community learning. With regional devolution on the rise, bringing education closer to communities is more relevant than ever.

🎧 Listen back: www.skillsandeducationgroup.co.uk/podcasts/com...

#CommunityLearning #FE #LifelongLearning
June 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Now Labour MP for Whitehaven and Workington, Josh MacAlister joined us to make the powerful case for recognising care-experienced individuals as a protected group.

🎧 Listen now- www.skillsandeducationgroup.co.uk/podcasts/tim...

#ThursdayThrowback
May 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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From editing wins to wooden spoons 🥄—this month’s Marketing Apprentice blog has it all.

Find out how keynote talks and quiz fails ended up in the same story 👉 www.skillsandeducationgroup.co.uk/diary-of-a-m...

#Apprenticeships #LifeatWork #MarketingApprentice
May 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Last week’s staff day brought all our teams together at HQ – a brilliant mix of connection, conversation… and a classic office fuddle!

It's great to take a moment to reconnect and celebrate what we’re building together.

Can you spot any familiar faces? 👀

#TeamDay #BehindTheScenes
May 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Final safeguarding event of the year! Join Anju Virdee + peers to explore KCSiE 2025, Martyn’s Law + more.

Book now: httraining.skillsandeducationgroup.co.uk/calendar_detail.aspx...#CPD #Training #Skills #Networking
May 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Celebrating Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month🐾

Skills and Education Group Awards offers 70+ Ofqual-regulated animal care #qualifications to support and grow future talent.

Find out more 👉 skillsandeducationgroupawards.co.uk/qualifications/

#VetNurs#VetNursingi#Education
May 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Designing inspiring tutorials can change everything for a learner. This online session will help you build your network, boost motivation, and empower your learners to thrive.

🔗 training.skillsandeducationgroup.co.uk/calendar_det...

#Traning #CPD #Tutorials #Learners #FurtherEducation
April 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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🎓 Are your students heading to uni in 2025?
They could get up to £2,250 with a Helena Kennedy Foundation bursary.

Apply by 8 May! 🔗 forms.office.com/pages/respon...

#HKF #FEtoHE #StudentSupport
April 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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New YouGov data shows rising scepticism on trans rights. Revisit our chat with Jake & Hannah Graff on #LetsGoFurtherPod. Let's keep the conversation going - Listen now: bit.ly/40ZJJkv 🎧 📊 Explore the full YouGov report: bit.ly/43K6jzf #TransRights #LG#TransRights#LGBTQIA
April 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Mental health is central to teaching, leading, and learning. Join our session to explore strategies for spotting early signs, creating trauma-informed spaces, and building resilience. 🙌

🔗Register: training.skillsandeducationgroup.co.uk/calendar_det...

#MentalHealth #FE #Wellbeing
April 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Heads up👋

We’ll be closed for the Easter break from 17:00 on Thursday 17 April and will reopen at 09:00 on Wednesday 23 April.

We look forward to reconnecting after the break! 🐰

#EasterBreak #OfficeClosure #HappyEaster
April 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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📚 Empowering Access to HE learners and tutors! Zoë Chapman’s Access to HE Handbook supports students and educators with study skills, resilience and more.

Read here 👉 skillsandeducationgroupaccess.co.uk/work-smarter...

#AccessToHE #LifelongLearning #HigherEducation
April 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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A 5-star experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We're pleased to see such positive feedback from our recent Safeguarding and Prevent event with Anju Virdee. It’s great to know participants found it so valuable!

New dates will be announced soon—stay tuned. 👀

#Safeguarding #Prevent #CPD
April 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Celebrating Yvonne Thomas' impact at The Clink Charity!

🎙️ Listen to our 2023 Podcast episode as she reflects on her journey: spoti.fi/4iOIlY9

Read more on The Clinks Charity announcement: bit.ly/42egnOK

#NewChapter #LetsGoFurtherPod #Throwback
Breaking the cycle of reoffending: why education is key
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April 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Missed an episode? Catch up now!

In our final episode of Series 1, Alun Francis OBE explores how #FE drives #SocialMobility and the UK #economy. With growth forecasts down, it's time to rethink FE’s role in delivering key #government missions.

🎧: bit.ly/4jb915r

#LetsGoFurtherPod #Economy #Podcast
March 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Enjoy our workshops? We’ve got a range of expert-led CPD events designed to support your professional growth and development.

Book our #CPD sessions now and keep advancing your skills - training.skillsandeducationgroup.co.uk/even...
#CPD #Professi#CPDD#ProfessionalDevelopmentI#Leadershipr#InclusiveLearning
March 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Find out the top 3 End-Point Assessments searched for on our website.

Let's chat about how you can deliver one of these end-point assessments.

Find out more: bit.ly/3X0uqUe

#EndPoin#EndPointAssessments
March 22, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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Our top 3 End-Point Assessments?

These assessments are not only the most searched on our website but are also creating the most buzz among our users.

Join the conversation and see what everyone's talking about!

Find our EPA's here: bit.ly/3GEoURt

#EndPoin#EndPointAssessments
March 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Strong leadership builds resilient teams 💪

❌ Spotting burnout early?
❌ Balancing productivity and wellbeing?
❌ Creating a supportive workplace?

If this sounds familiar, join us!

🔗 Learn more: training.skillsandeducationgroup.co.uk/calendar_detail.aspx?eid=86969A8C-FF0E-4D0F-BBCA-C0E0E7ED940F
March 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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5 days to go!

Join us at the Safeguarding Network Event for expert insights, key discussions, and networking—all focused on strengthening safeguarding practices. See the graphic for key topics!

🔗 Book now: training.skillsandeducationgroup.co.uk/calend...afeguarding #CPD
Safeguarding and Prevent, Your Essential Update: What You Need to Know
Networking Excellence: Connect with fellow safeguarding professionals, share best practices, and forge valuable partnerships.   Our Expert Speakers
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March 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Do your tutorials inspire lasting impact, or are learners left feeling disconnected? 🤔

Join us to learn how to:
✔️ Enhance engagement
✔️ Build learner confidence
✔️ Create resilient learners who thrive.

Book your place today: training.skillsandeducationgroup.co.uk/calendar_detail....Education
Tutorials that Inspire: Unlocking Learner Success
As a member you have exclusive savings on bookings and are able to access other great services provided by us.
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March 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Mental health matters🧠

Learn how to identify concerns early, build #resilience and prevent burnout in #education. Join us on 24 March for practical tools to support #learners and #educators.

📅 24 March | 10:00-12:00
Book your place: bit.ly/3Fsp1kT

#Wellbei#Wellbeingr#CPDn#Training
Empowering Growth: Mastering the Use of Learning Support
As a member you have exclusive savings on bookings and are able to access other great services provided by us.
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March 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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How can we better support mental health in education? 🤔

It’s time to invest in mental wellbeing—because when mental health is prioritised, everyone benefits. Join us on 24 March for expert 👇

Book now 🔗 training.skillsandeducationgroup.co.uk/calendar_det...ng #CPD #Training
March 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Are your managers equipped to support apprentices' wellbeing?

Give your team the tools they need to lead with confidence 🙌

Learn more 🔗 training.skillsandeducationgroup.co.uk/calend...esilient #Leadership #CPD #Webinar
March 14, 2025 at 7:30 AM