World Mental Health Day 2026 10/10/2026 Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change. Link to website Every year on October 10th, the world pauses to observe World Mental Health Day (WMHD). More than just a date on the calendar, it is a crucial day for global advocacy, education, and collective action aimed at promoting mental
Celebrating my professional Growth Kirandip October 2026 I am proud to be progressing from completing my ILM Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management with Prostart to now studying ILM Level 7 in Senior Leadership with Prostart. This journey has strengthened my confidence as a leader and provided me with valuable insight into strategic thinking,
Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Breast Cancer UK October 2026 Link to website Sadly, we all know someone touched by breast cancer. Play your part and help raise money to prevent future generations from hearing the words ‘you have breast cancer’. This October we want you to get active. Get active to raise money. Get active
Healthy Highlight: Snack-tember 2026 As the autumn rush sets in, it’s easy to reach for quick, sugary treats during a long shift or study session. That’s why this month we’re backing Snack-tember, a nationwide initiative led by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) to help us rethink our daily snacking habits! Swapping ultra-processed snacks for nutrient-dense
September Safeguarding Update East and South East Asian Heritage Month September is East and South East Asian (ESEA) heritage month. It was founded by besea.n (Britain’s East and Southeast Asian Network)and encourages the celebration and recognition of East and South East Asian people, communities, heritage, culture and history. The UK saw a dramatic surge in
World Alzheimer’s Month It will take a society to beat dementia September 2026 World Alzheimer’s Day 21/09/2026 Link to website Every September, the UK joins the global community in observing World Alzheimer’s Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness, challenge the stigma surrounding dementia, and stand in solidarity with the millions of people living with
From Experience to Excellence: 25 Years of Service and the ILM Level 7 By Anna This year marks a significant personal and professional milestone as I celebrate 25 years of service with Nottingham City Council Children’s Services. Over the past two and a half decades, I have had the privilege of working alongside dedicated colleagues
Under 25 Funding Update As part of a major government roll-out to break down barriers to technical education and deliver 50,000 new youth apprenticeships, landmark changes to apprenticeship funding have officially taken effect as of August 1, 2026. The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed that 100% of training and assessment costs will now be
National Opportunity Day 2026 05/08/2026 Opening Doors to Potential: Workplace Learning as a Gateway to Education National Opportunity Day 2026 is a day of action and awareness focused on expanding access to meaningful educational pathways, career development, and sustainable employment. While unemployment figures may shift, the underlying “skills gap”, the disparity between the skills employer’s
