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Celebrating Early Years Educator Successes this National Apprenticeship Week

12th February 2025

The Skills Network is championing its Early Years Educator Skills Bootcamp this National Apprenticeship Week as it showcases the success stories of candidates who have fast-tracked to an apprenticeship. This […]

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Improving Retention Rates in Early Years Education with Skills Bootcamps

4th December 2024

Kids Planet is a leading UK-based childcare provider operating a network of over 200 nurseries. Founded in 2008, the group is committed to providing high-quality early years education and care. […]

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New Short Courses to Support the Digital Wellbeing of 16-19 Year-Olds

10th October 2024

As the world increasingly embraces technology, concerns about its impact on young people’s mental health are growing. At The Skills Network, we believe it’s crucial to equip tutors with the […]

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Improve Your Skillset This Summer

16th August 2024

Summer is, for most, the season to look forward to all year. It’s a time for holiday and relaxation, but it’s also a time for reflection, a chance to take […]

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Celebrating our ‘Good’ Ofsted Rating: A Future Committed to Quality

21st March 2024

The Skills Network has reason to dig out the party hats once more, following its recent award as a Grade 2 Good Ofsted provider, a rating it has proudly maintained […]

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5 Ways AI Tools Help You Progress – Personally and Professionally

12th March 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionised the way we live, and work and the potential we can reach. According to government research, around one in six UK organisations, totalling 432,000, have […]

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Kickstart Your Early Years Career for FREE!

8th February 2024

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 […]

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3 Facts About Qualification Levels in England and Scotland

7th December 2023

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 […]

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How To Prevent Employee Burnout At Christmas

7th December 2023

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 […]

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Free Online Courses in Scotland (2024)

25th October 2023

We know what you’re thinking when you hear us talk about ‘FREE online courses’, and so often, we get asked by many Scottish businesses and individuals looking to upskill, how […]

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