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Welcome to The Skills Network new blog page - we thought we’d give you a little introduction to what this page is all about.

Firstly, this is where you’ll find all our latest news, opinions, comments and insights into anything from the education world, to mental health and even tips on how to manage your study time (we make it fun, we promise!) Our blogs are all written by us and we try to keep them relatively concise, although we do love a longer read on the odd occasion! We can, however, guarantee that we will keep this relevant and of interest to you. We love to write and give our insights into the changing educational world, as well as shouting about all the great brands we already work with. This page can offer you a quick ten minute lunchtime escape or indulgence into data insights, so sit back and enjoy our new shiny blog, just waiting for you to come and read!

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The Skills Network company timeline
  • 2009 - Launched into the market with only three qualifications. Secured partnerships with five Further Education (FE) colleges.
  • 2010 - Reached 35 members of staff. Began to pioneer vocational training in the health and social care sector.
  • 2011 - Began development of online 'EQUAL Learner Management System (LMS). Published our first paper-based learning resource.
  • 2012 - Daniel Wilson, James Earl and Rachel Kay joined TSN, now our - Commercial Director, Education Sales Director and Partnerships Director. Reached over 100 staff, now supporting over 6,000 learners.
  • 2013 - Introduced the award-winning EQUAL learning platform into the market. Launched our 'Essentials' product range.
  • 2014 - Awarded Matrix Standard and Investors in People. Achieved International Award for EQUAL system. Launched published learning resources into private training market.
  • 2015 - Began working with New awarding bodies - AAT, ILM and CACHE. Voted third in Top 100 SMES in North Yorkshire.
  • 2016 - Awarded first direct Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) contract. Now supporting a landmark 5,000 organisations.
  • 2017 - Opened our London office. Shortlisted for Best Use of E-Learning and Best New Training Provider at AAT Awards.
  • 2018 - Achieved level 2 'Good' Ofsted rating. Supported over 30,000 learners in one year.
  • 2019 - Celebrating our 10-year anniversary. Have now helped over 195,000 people to achieve a recognised qualification!

Desk Diaries: Safyah’s Ramadan Experience in the Workplace

Details: Written by Kate Hutchinson
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Join Safyah Akhtar, our very own Head of Growth and Acquisition at The Skills Network, as she shares her unique insight into observing Ramadan while managing the responsibilities of a busy work life....


Kickstart Your Early Years Career for FREE!

Details: Written by Kate Hutchinson
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Are you looking for free early years training courses? If you are ready to start a fulfilling career in early years education, we’ve got a Skills Bootcamp to help you get there - fast! This...


3 Ways to Boost Learner Enrolment in 2024

Details: Written by Kate Hutchinson
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January is the month we all tentatively ease ourselves back into regular work-life routines and try to remember our passwords. But January also marks the start of a new year and with it, a renewed...


Celebrating Our 2023 Learners at The Skills Network

Details: Written by Kate Hutchinson
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Looking back on 2023, we can’t help but feel incredibly proud and a teeny bit smug about the inspiring achievements we’ve seen from our learners. Thanks to our expertly developed and employer-led...


5 Ed-Tech Predictions for 2024 according to Jack McDougall

Details: Written by Kate Hutchinson
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How different will the world of learning technologies look over the next 12 months? Given the rapid advancements in the e-learning space and the exciting possibilities that 2024 holds, the future of...


3 In-Demand Skills Straight From the Bridgerton Era

Details: Written by Kate Hutchinson
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In honour of Bridgerton season 3 being announced last week, we thought we’d have a little fun here at The Skills Network HQ. So indulge us this one time …… My esteemed Lords and Ladies, As...


5 Life Skills Adults Wish They Learnt Sooner (and Where to Learn Them in 2024)

Details: Written by Kate Hutchinson
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What are you wishing for this Christmas? A recent survey has revealed the life skills that parents wish they were taught in school. From green skills to public speaking and writing a good CV, it is...


3 Facts About Qualification Levels in England and Scotland

Details: Written by Kate Hutchinson
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Picture this. You are ready to upskill. You discover FREE online courses with The Skills Network and you live in Scotland. Good start. You discover over 40 fully funded online courses to choose from...


How To Prevent Employee Burnout At Christmas

Details: Written by Kate Hutchinson
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As Christmas break looms in offices, schools and colleges across the country, your employees are probably close to running on empty and succumbing to the B-word. That’s right. Burnout. But why is...


Teaching Through Tinsel: Keep Students Engaged With CPD Courses

Details: Written by Kate Hutchinson
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As motivation and focus begin to waiver in those final few weeks before Christmas break, The Skills Network is here to support colleges and ITPs across the UK to ‘teach through tinsel’. We know...


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