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What Does Inclusive Learner Readiness Look Like in 2026?

26th January 2026

Why Independent Living Skills Matter More Than Ever (and why now is the moment to act) When we talk about “learner readiness”, it’s easy to focus on qualifications, grades, and […]

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English, the New Programming Language – AI Prompt Engineering & Prototyping for Educators

20th January 2026

No Longer Lost in Translation I’ve been working in or with edtech for over 15 years, and I’ve worked with some amazing engineers and coders, but at times I felt […]

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The Skills Network at NAMSS 2026: Putting Tutorials at the Centre of Further Education

24th December 2025

NAMSS first 1-day event focusing on Tutorials within an Further Education setting On Tuesday 20 January 2026, The Skills Network Is proud to attend and sponsor the NAMSS (National Association […]

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AI Skills: What Providers Are Asking for and How We’re Supporting It

4th December 2025

AI skills are no longer a future ambition; they’re a present-day necessity At recent sector events, including the Association of Colleges Annual Conference and the Employment Related Services Association Conference, […]

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Ready, Set, Employment: Blended Learning That Delivers.

4th December 2025

Across the UK, skills provision is changing fast. Employers want people who are job-ready now, not in six months, and learners need flexible routes that fit around busy lifestyles. That’s […]

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FE Assessor Pressures: How to Protect Delivery in 2025/2026.

4th December 2025

Across the UK, FE providers are entering 2025/26 with the same message echoed at the recent FEPN and AoC Conferences: “We need to grow, but resources are limited”. Providers are […]

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The Skills Network and HSBC Launch Software Development Course Pilot to Support Underrepresented Talent in Tech Engineering.

17th October 2025

The Skills Network has announced a new partnership with HSBC to deliver a fully funded, five-week remote Software Development course aimed at supporting graduates seeking to start careers in technology […]

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The Skills Network Launches Skills Bootcamp in Data Analytics in Hull and East Riding.

9th October 2025

The Skills Network, one of the UK’s largest online education providers, has opened enrolment for a new, Skills Bootcamp in Data Analytics delivered in partnership with Hull City Council. Starting […]

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The Skills Network launches fully funded ‘Open Doors’ course for York and North Yorkshire residents

19th September 2025

The Skills Network, one of the UK’s largest online education providers, has opened enrolment for a brand-new Tailored Learning course – Open Doors: Confidence and People-Focused Career Discovery, exclusively for […]

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Welcome to EQUAL Sigma – The Skills Network’s AI Assessment Tool

15th September 2025

Welcome to EQUAL Sigma – The Skills Network’s AI-driven assessment tool built to support our 200+ assessors and partners, sitting within our proprietary platform – EQUAL. It’s taken over 18 […]

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