5 Reasons why you should be using an e-portfolio
An e-portfolio is a secure, digital version of traditional paper-based storage files. They allow learners to upload a range of evidence, including video, sound, or
Making the UK employable: Plan for Jobs and Build Back Better
One really positive thing that has come out of the upheaval of the past 18 months is that it has got us talking! Talking about issues we’re facing, problems we need solving, and most importantly, ways in which we can work together to combat the issues either brought about or exacerbated by the pandemic.
Skills Work: Supporting DWP Restarts
When the new £12.9 billion Restart scheme was announced late last year as part of the Government’s Plan for Jobs, it was a welcome lifeline for those who have been significantly impacted by the pandemic. Looking to engage in the contract? We can give your bid the edge!
What Skills for Jobs means to Skills Forward
With the release of the recent ‘Skills for Jobs’ white paper, and National Apprenticeship Week last month, the spotlight is well and truly on technical education and lifelong learning.
So, what does this mean for Skills Forward?
Best wishes from Dan Howard
This is an end of year message for a year like no other and one that I want to use to see past the negative
How Covid has changed the way we communicate at work
Dan Howard explores how to develop key communication skills and supporting ‘generation Covid’ into sustainable employment.
Supporting learning with well-developed study skills
When we think about learning, we often only consider the end goal of what it is we need to learn. However, each new learning experience, whether that is changing school, transitioning to further or higher education, starting a new qualification or apprenticeship, or any other CPD training we might undertake throughout our careers, brings with it different challenges or barriers to learning which we must first overcome in order to achieve a successful outcome.
Sustainable futures starting with employability skills
Dan Howard explores supporting ‘generation Covid’ into sustainable employment by ensuring they have the transferable meta skills they need to be successful.
Learning Curve
Good English and maths skills and competency will always be the cornerstone of education and springboard for learners moving on to the next stage in
LHAA + LBTA
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Dip Training
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Sporting Futures Training
“I find Skills Forward a useful for our apprentices to use as a revision tool. When I have had any concerns or queries Callum Foley