Skillsfirst thanks those employers who have already made the commitment to get their employees and apprentices to undertake the funded Skillsfirst Level 2 Certificate in LGBT Inclusion in the Workplace (RQF) qualification in 2020. Are you going to be the next employer to commit?

Skillsfirst’s ‘Just Being Me’ team are so pleased to be working with Popcorn Learning to develop a series of videos and assessment tools to support the delivery and assessment of the funded Skillsfirst Level 2 Certificate in LGBT Inclusion in the Workplace qualification.

Skillsfirst has had an amazing response to our new funded Level 2 Certificate in LGBT Inclusion in the Workplace qualification. Why don’t you help make a difference for employees and apprentices who identify as LGBT and offer this qualification in your workplace? # Skillsfirst

I would like to say a big thank to Lizzie Streeter Lizzie Streeter for agreeing to do some collaborative work with Skillsfirst regarding LGBT workforce inclusivity across the NHS. There are exciting opportunities ahead. Thanks for your support Lizzie.

Are there any celebrities out there who are willing to support the role out of my Skillsfirst Level 2 LGBT Inclusion in the Workplace qualification? Please visit linkedin.com/in/mark-child-… to find out more about my work. Any support will be greatly received!

I am so proud to have recorded a radio interview with Peter Darrant Parkes at Pride Radio today to promote the Skillsfirst Level 2 Inclusion in the Workplace Qualification. Also, a special thanks to Debbie Craig who looked after me so well both before and after the interview.

Three members of my immediate family (a doctor and two nurses) are on shift this weekend, and I would like to make a plea on their behalf. Please, please, stay at home, stay safe, and help save lives! Have a great Easter and let’s take care of each other!

My friend has been crying on the telephone this evening because she has a small food retail business in Rotherham, and should be in receipt of the £10,000 Coronavirus small business grant from Rotherham Council but has received no communication or money to date. Has anyone else?

As part of Carers Week, Skillsfirst is very proud to be promoting our funded Level 2 Certificate in LGBT Inclusivity in a Health and Social Care Environment qualification. lnkd.in/ePeibka Interested? Then please get in touch: [email protected]

Coming soon! The Skillsfirst Level 2 Certificate in Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity in an Educational Environment (RQF) Qualification. Interested? Then please get in touch: [email protected]

COVID-19 has gone down due to the efforts of everyone but is still in general circulation. If we do not follow social distancing guidance then cases will rise again. Naturally people will want to enjoy the sun but we need to do so in a way that is safe for all.

Skillsfirst Assess are recruiting for the following posts - Lead Independent End-Point Assessor Early Years - Early Years Independent End-Point Assessors - Adult Care Independent End-Point Assessors Please send a covering letter and current CV to [email protected]

Dan Ryan Middle is simply stunning! This play needs to tour nationally with Dan and Claire. You guys are amazing xxxx

As a gay man working tirelessly to improve inclusion, I would like to suggest that it’s now time to find an overarching inclusion title to replace LGBTQIA+. ‘People of Pride’ does it, and can encompass everyone’s identity. I would be interested to hear your thoughts on this.

Our most recent People of Pride/Pride in FE article. feweek.co.uk/wp-content/upl…

Please donate if you are able: gf.me/u/3u62p7 Thank you!

Hi everyone, I know money is tight for everyone at the moment, but if you could donate to my campaign I would be immensely grateful ❤️❤️😘gofund.me/efa4be1a #GoFundMe

Talk Talk customer service is appalling! I have tried constantly to get confirmation of an installation date since moving to my new house. No direct telephone contact available, just an online ‘Chat’ function where it can take 60 mins to track your order - without resolution!

Talk Talk - they are a joke! Three weeks ago I received a bill for £108.00, and today received a debt collector letter for said amount. Surprise, surprise I don’t even have a Talk Talk service in my home! Anyone else had a similar situation???

Men’s mental health and well-being is important 365 days per year. So I hope my new network will go some way in improving support for men. Please share the QR code far and wide.