Skills Group

Last week, our Study Programme learners have been working on their craft unit. As well as learning about the benefits of craft activities and the key factors to consider when planning activities for children, they had the opportunity to explore a variety of craft techniques themselves before preparing an activity for our next visit to the local toddler group.

The learners planned and delivered a sensory playdough activity for the children to explore. During our visit they confidently set up and led the session, supporting the children as they engaged in sensory play, creativity, and exploration.

The cinnamon-scented playdough was definitely the most popular choice!

A Huge well done to all of our learners for demonstrating creativity, excellent planning skills, and confidence while working with children in the community.

Today was the first session for our childcare learners at a local parent and toddler group.

Ahead of the session, they carefully planned and created engaging tabletop activities, which they then brought along for the children to enjoy. During the session, they supported the set-up of a fun and stimulating environment, helping to deliver activities that encouraged learning through play.

It was fantastic to see our learners confidently engaging with both children and parents/carers, building communication skills and gaining valuable insight into working within an early years setting.

This ongoing opportunity, running weekly during term time, will continue to provide hands on experience, helping learners develop the practical skills and confidence needed for their future careers in Childcare and early years education.

A brilliant start to what promises to be a fantastic learning journey!

Well Done to all our learners!

Another week of GCSE exams completed!!

We want to take a moment to recognise the incredible effort our learners are putting in during this busy exam period. Every revision session, every early morning, and every exam sat is a testament to your hard work and determination.

GCSE's are a marathon, not a sprint, and you continue to show resilience, focus, and positive attitude every step of the way.

Keep believing in yourselves, stay focused, and remember how much progress you have already made. We are immensely proud of you and will be cheering you through every remaining exam.

Keep pushing forward the finish line is getting closer!!!

🥳 Apprenticeship Open Day with Skills Group 🥳

What an incredible day we had welcoming so many of you into our City Centre Training Academy to find out more about we have to offer. We have something for everyone:

🚗 Automotive
💻Business Admin
💇‍♀️Hairdressing
👷‍♀️Plastering
🪚Carpentry
📚 Teaching and Education
👶Childcare
🪏 Bricklaying and Groundworks

Couldn't make the open day today? Why not book onto our next open day on Friday 3rd July.

Book here to secure your spot 🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/apprenticeship-open-days-3246729

Well done to our learners!!

You have now completed your first set of GSCE exams, and we are incredibly proud of the effort, resilience, and focus you have shown throughout.

We think you have absolutely smashed it!!

Whatever happens next, take a moment to recognise how far you have come and the hard work you have put in to get here.

Keep going you have got this!

Watch our Preparing for Adulthood programme video here:
👉 https://www.skillsgroupuk.com/support/send-support

At Skills Group, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, grow in confidence, and build a future that truly works for them.

Our SEND and Bespoke Programmes are designed to provide personalised support for learners with additional needs, helping them develop essential life skills, independence, and pathways into adulthood, education, or employment.

📩 To find out more, contact our team on 01752 332442 or visit the link above.

📢Apprenticeship Vacancy with Skills Group📢

P.Deare Carpentry and Joinery are looking for a level 2 Carpentry Apprentice to join the team.

If you would like to apply please contact on:
✉️ [email protected]
📱01752 332442

⭐Celebrating one year with Skills Group ⭐

Danny our fantastic Non-Vocational Curriculum Lead has worked here for 1 year now 👏🏻

Danny has said "As a non- vocational Curriculum Lead, I support both learners and staff to achieve the best possible outcomes. My role focuses on maintaining high-quality teaching and learning across Functional Skills, GCSE's,and Skills for Life, while also mentoring and developing our delivery team to ensure our learners achieve the best possible outcomes. I am passionate about developing engaging curriculum content, driving continuous improvement through quality assurance, and helping both staff and learners grow and succeed 😃

🥳 Congratulations to our Hairdressing students 🥳

As part of their Hairdressing study programme they have been completing a contact dermatitis qualification. This is completed through theory, booklets, practical and an exam at the end. We are very proud of you! 😀
Would you like to find out more about what we offer at Skills Group? Why not book onto our taster day to find out more.

You will have the opportunity to try out a sector of your choice. You can choose from:
🚘Automotive
📚Teaching Assistant
💻Business Admin
💇🏻‍♀️Hairdressing
🪚Carpentry
👶🏻Childcare
🧱 Bricklaying
👷🏻‍♀️Plastering

Book a taster day here ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/apprenticeship-open-days-3246729

🐝💚Wear it Green Day 2026💚🐝

Mental Health Awareness Week and for us at Skills Group, this conversation matters 365 days of the year. It is very important to us that all our staff and students feel listened to and supported. Some of the team have completed their mental health first aider training with more to follow.

We encourage pausing and getting away from your desk for a wellbeing walk, a cup of tea or a chat. A lot of the time involving cake 🍰 staff are also able to attend the Elfordleigh for a discount where they can use the spa facilities, relax and unwind 🧖‍♀️

We have designated wellbeing champions who are committed to ensuring our students receive the best support possible throughout their time with us.

For yourself. For someone else. For all of us 🧠