Don't forget to get your tickets for the LCG Charity Ball 2024! learningcurvegroup.co.uk/about-us/chari… This year's theme is of course... a Purple Party to celebrate 20 years of LCG 💜 📅 Friday 4th October 📍 Hardwick Hall Hotel, County Durham 👗 Anything & everything purple (or Black tie)

This new report from Learning and Work Institute drives home the pressing need for more attention and investment in tackling skills shortages, as Alice Gardner has long been saying. We hope that this is a key part of the next Government's economic strategy and education priorities ⬇️

With an ‘alarming’ rise in self-harm reported in England, it is clear that raising awareness and support around these issues is vital. Our new FREE Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention course is now available! 👉 ow.ly/mvJj50S6uO1

Today Learning Curve Group CEO, Brenda Mcleish OBE DL, joins a panel discussion at the AELP National Conference shedding light on the vital role of independent training providers. We have had a fantastic two days, with special thanks to the team representing LCG 💜 #AELPNC24

When I was Skills Minister & former Chair of Education Committee, I campaigned hard for Prisoner Apprenticeships to help prisoners gain skills for rehabilitation. The appointment of James Timpson as Prisons Minister - who gets these things more than most - is inspired. Knee jerk

📣 There is still time to book your spot and join Simon Ashworth on Thursday's Member Exclusive Policy #AELPWebinar Book your spot here 👇 aelpwebinars.org.uk/Policy-July

Today @bphillipsonmp has announced Skills England to help us drive well-paid, highly skilled jobs in every corner of our country, growing our economy and breaking down the barriers to opportunity.

Great to see Lord Aberdare raise the need for ITPs to be represented within the new Skills England body.

Don't miss out on the AELP 'Keeping in Touch with the DfE about the latest on the Growth & Skills Levy ' Webinar, on 14th August at 12:00pm - 13:00pm. Sponsored by OneFile! Register here ➡️ hubs.ly/Q02HpdVv0

Boosting workplace skills 🤝 driving growth Through Skills England, we’re upskilling British workers to help businesses recruit more home-grown talent, reducing our reliance on overseas workers.

Breaking: The new government has paused reforms to post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below, halting the planned defunding of some BTECs and other alternatives to T Levels feweek.co.uk/dfe-pauses-pos…

We welcome the decision to pause and then review plans to defund qualifications at Level 3 and below, collectively called for by AELP and the other main sector representatives bodies.

✨We're excited to share glowing feedback from Level 5 apprentice David Fairhurst, highlighting the support of his VSC, Lisa Decoza. Complete our form ow.ly/qr0T50SMRHi connect with Jason, on 07791782650 or [email protected] to find out more.

We had the most amazing time at our charity ball on Friday - a Purple Party! 💜 We managed to raise a whopping £13,010 for the LCG Charity Foundation 🙌 A huge thank you to all those involved! Find out more about the fantastic evening on our blog learningcurvegroup.co.uk/news/learning-…

Good piece FE Week highlighting £300m of nationally contracted adult education funding lost. This is REALLY disappointing for what is still a dwindling and small pot. A more effective & timely redistribution of in-year underspend is still needed AELP feweek.co.uk/300m-of-adult-…

Our Get Britain Working plan will bring in three major changes: - Overhauling Jobcentres so they become a genuine jobs and careers service - Introducing a new Youth Guarantee so every young person is earning or learning - Giving local areas more powers to tackle inactivity

The countdown is almost over! #NAW2025 starts tomorrow, running from 10–16 February. Get involved and share your apprenticeship stories! Let’s come together and showcase the life-changing potential of apprenticeships. Learn more about #NAW2025 👉 ow.ly/X3wI50UK846

Today marks 80 years since VE Day. At Learning Curve Group, we're proud to honour those who served and continue their legacy through our MPCT Military Academies - where former military personnel help shape the next generation with values of service, discipline, and commitment.

Thanks to the team at Learning Curve Group Sunderland Construction Academy for finding a quiet(ish) corner for me to do the media round from this morning! 🧱📺

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