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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
Recognizing Online Grooming, Misinformation, and AI-Generated Extremism How Digital Extremism Operates Today Radicalization rarely begins with explicit political manifestos. Modern extremist networks use sophisticated methods to normalize harmful ideas, build trust, and gradually isolate individuals from support networks. 1. Online Gaming & Private Messaging Communities Extremist actors frequently target young users through interactive spaces like
100% Funded Training for Under-25s: How the 2026/27 Rules Benefit Small Businesses in the East Midlands What’s Changing on 1st August, 2026? Historically, non-levy employers were required to contribute a 5% co-investment fee toward the total cost of an apprenticeship, with the government covering the remaining 95%. While 5% represented good value, it remained a
Martyn’s Law update The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. The Act aims to improve organisational preparedness and protective security across the UK. It requires certain premises and events to take reasonably practicable steps to prepare for potential terrorist attacks and to help keep people safe in the event
Safeguarding and Prevent July Update Safeguarding and wellbeing in the news New guidance for parents and carers as AI-manipulated images of children become a growing concern Parents and carers are being alerted to the growing threat of children’s images shared online being manipulated into AI generated sexual abuse material. The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) and
Prostart partners in the Midlands: Creating New Pathways for Apprentices in the East Midlands The economic landscape of the East Midlands is evolving rapidly. As industries modernise and the demand for specialized, real-world skills reaches an all-time high, traditional education pathways are no longer the sole route to a successful career. By building robust training
Reflecting on Manchester: How We Can Safeguard Our Classrooms Against Extremism As educators, we cannot afford to shy away from these conversations. While there is no explicit statutory requirement to teach about extremism in schools , addressing it directly is one of the most powerful tools we have to demystify radicalisation and build long-term resilience
Upskilling for the Future: How Apprenticeships Address the UK’s Skills Gap The Scale of the Challenge The UK’s skills shortage is particularly acute in technical sectors such as digital infrastructure, green energy, and civil engineering. According to various industry reports, nearly half of UK businesses have identified a lack of digital and technical skills as
UK Threat Level Raised to SEVERE: What This Means for Our Apprentice Community From the Senior Leadership and Safeguarding Teams On May 1, 2026, the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) raised the UK National Threat Level from SUBSTANTIAL to SEVERE. This change means that a terrorist attack is now considered highly likely. As a Higher
