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October 2026 Updates
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Hello everyone, and welcome to this month’s newsletter! As autumn sets in, October brings an exciting rhythm to our centre and workplaces; from celebrating local heritage and community visits to keeping pace with important national updates.
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This month covers important topics including the move to a digital certificate service initiative by the UK government for all Apprentices and how to access this service.
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Prostart promotes Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Prevent and British values through our Hot Topics section. Each month we pick topics to deep dive and collate information, advice and guidance including awareness videos and links to training for our learners to complete. Click on the links below to access the Hot Topic and find out more!
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Digital certificates are coming to Apprenticeships by the Apprenticeship Service. This new scheme will enable quicker delivery, more robust certificate authentication and safer handling and delivery of all Apprentices proof of achievement.
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The Apprenticeship Service, provided by the UK government to support the delivery of Apprenticeships, is introducing a digital-first apprenticeship certificate.
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All Apprenticeship certificates are now delivered digitally. Read our guide to finding your ULN and accessing your new digital certificate below.
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October marks Black History Month in the UK, a time to celebrate the rich contributions of Black people to British society. This month we invite you to recognise and celebrate those who shape communities every day with this year's theme, Honouring Our Communities. …
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Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.
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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 well-being and tackling the pervasive …
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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, service improvement, and leading through complexity.
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As a CAMHS Service Manager, I am passionate about creating meaningful services for children, young people, and families, while developing and supporting the workforce around me. The knowledge and skills gained through my ILM studies have helped me translate leadership theory into practice, supporting service transformation, partnership working, and continuous improvement.
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One of the highlights of my leadership journey this year has been being named in the INvolve Heroes Top 100 Future Leaders 2026 list, in partnership with YouTube, recognising leaders who are driving inclusion, championing positive change, and creating opportunities for others. This recognition reflects values that are central to my leadership approach: compassion, inclusion, continuous learning, and creating environments where people feel valued, heard, and able to thrive.
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I am grateful to Prostart for their support throughout my leadership journey and for the role they have played in my development. The move from ILM 5 to ILM 7 represents more than a qualification pathway; it reflects an ongoing commitment to becoming the best leader I can be for the teams, communities, and young people I serve.
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Safeguarding & Online Safety Update: What Parents and Carers Need to Know About "Com Groups"
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As digital technology evolves, new online trends and spaces emerge rapidly. One growing area of concern highlighted by online safety and safeguarding experts is the rise of "com groups" (short for "community groups"). Understanding these online spaces, and how young people interact with them, is essential for parents, carers, and workplace mentors supporting young learners and school leavers …
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Use our social media links to interact with the team or the read more links to take you to this months posts.
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