Pentagon Skills

Pentagon Skills Celebrating 10 years of supporting learners and employers across England.

Accredited training in Adult Care, Childcare

Trusted training provider since 2016 | Flexible learning | Dedicated assessor support | Workplace observations

🏠 Training that works around YOUR rota — not the other way around.We know care settings don't stop. Night shifts, weeken...
02/10/2026

🏠 Training that works around YOUR rota — not the other way around.

We know care settings don't stop. Night shifts, weekends, staff shortages — the last thing a busy manager needs is to pull people off the floor for full-day sessions.

That's why Pentagon Skills offers BOTH:

💻 Remote delivery — assessor meetings via Teams, e-portfolio on Quals Direct, study when it suits
🤝 In-person delivery — face-to-face visits from your dedicated assessor, right at your workplace

Our learners mix and match throughout their qualification. Some weeks it's a Teams call at 9am. Other times, we're there in person. Whatever fits your team best.

And with LDSS funding available for eligible care workers, Levels 2–5 NVQ Diplomas are accessible with little to no cost to your organisation.

Ready to get started? We're enrolling now. 👇

📞 0330 133 1898 | 🌐 www.pentagonskills.co.uk

🎓 Raise your hand if you've told a member of staff about a qualification and they said: "But I'm not good at exams..."It...
30/09/2026

🎓 Raise your hand if you've told a member of staff about a qualification and they said: "But I'm not good at exams..."

It's one of the most common reasons care workers don't pursue qualifications — and it's one we can completely remove from the conversation. 🙌

At Pentagon Skills, ALL of our NVQ Diplomas are assessed through your day-to-day work. There are NO written exams, NO timed tests, NO revision nights.

Here's how it works:
📋 Your dedicated assessor visits you regularly — remotely or in person
💬 You discuss your practice and knowledge in natural conversation
🗂️ Evidence is gathered from what you already do on the job
✅ Qualification achieved through real, meaningful work

We've seen learners who avoided qualifications for years finally complete a Level 2 or Level 3 — because the barrier just wasn't there.

Is it time your team had that same opportunity?

👉 www.pentagonskills.co.uk | 0330 133 1898

Sometimes online learning simply isn't enough.For practical subjects, staff benefit from being able to ask questions, pr...
21/09/2026

Sometimes online learning simply isn't enough.
For practical subjects, staff benefit from being able to ask questions, practise skills and learn directly with an experienced trainer.
Pentagon Skills provides face-to-face training for care teams across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, including:
✅ Moving & Handling
✅ Medication
✅ Safeguarding
✅ First Aid & BLS
Training can be arranged for your team at your service.
📩 Message us to discuss your requirements and available dates.
Developing Skills. Strengthening Care.

Care managers — when did you last review your workforce development records?A quick monthly check can help identify gaps...
20/09/2026

Care managers — when did you last review your workforce development records?
A quick monthly check can help identify gaps before they become bigger problems.
This month, check:
✅ Training matrix
✅ Medication competencies
✅ Moving & handling requirements
✅ Safeguarding updates
✅ Individual development needs
A few minutes reviewing these areas regularly can make workforce planning much easier.
📩 Need help identifying training or qualification gaps? Message Pentagon Skills.

If you were asked today to demonstrate how you know your workforce is trained, supported and competent — could you evide...
19/09/2026

If you were asked today to demonstrate how you know your workforce is trained, supported and competent — could you evidence it?
A strong workforce development system should make it easy to show:
✅ Training is monitored
✅ Competencies are assessed
✅ Development needs are identified
✅ Staff progress is recorded
✅ Managers can evidence ongoing improvement
Inspection readiness shouldn't begin when an inspection is announced.
It should be part of everyday practice.
📩 Pentagon Skills can support you with workforce development, training and competency planning.

Medication is an area where staff need more than a certificate.They need the knowledge, confidence and understanding to ...
18/09/2026

Medication is an area where staff need more than a certificate.
They need the knowledge, confidence and understanding to support people safely and follow their organisation's agreed ways of working.
Medication learning can form an important part of:
-New staff development
-Refresher training
-CPD
-Wider competency development
📩 Speak to Pentagon Skills about medication training and development options for your team.

Could your care service be missing out on funded workforce development?Funding may be available to support eligible adul...
17/09/2026

Could your care service be missing out on funded workforce development?
Funding may be available to support eligible adult social care employers with a range of workforce development opportunities.
This can include qualifications, shorter programmes and other learning designed to strengthen the skills and knowledge of your team.
Eligibility and available programmes will depend on your organisation and workforce needs.
📩 Contact Pentagon Skills and we'll help you explore the options available to your service.

Are you confident you're getting the most from your workforce development budget?Our FREE Workforce Development Review h...
16/09/2026

Are you confident you're getting the most from your workforce development budget?
Our FREE Workforce Development Review helps care providers identify:
✅ Current training needs
✅ Qualification opportunities
✅ CPD and refresher requirements
✅ Leadership and management development
✅ Practical competency needs
We'll help you look at where your workforce is now and identify practical next steps.
📩 Message Pentagon Skills to arrange your free review.
Developing Skills. Strengthening Care.

Training is important — but completing a course is only part of the picture.Care providers also need to be confident tha...
15/09/2026

Training is important — but completing a course is only part of the picture.
Care providers also need to be confident that staff can apply their knowledge safely and competently in the workplace.
At Pentagon Skills, we support employers with training, qualifications and practical workplace competency development.
Because the goal isn't simply a trained workforce.
It's a confident, competent workforce delivering high-quality care.
📩 Want to discuss your team's development needs? Send us a message.

Invest in your people. Strengthen your care. 💙Great care starts with a skilled, confident and supported workforce.At Pen...
08/09/2026

Invest in your people. Strengthen your care. 💙

Great care starts with a skilled, confident and supported workforce.

At Pentagon Skills, we help adult social care providers develop their teams through Level 2–5 qualifications, with flexible learning, dedicated assessor support and workplace-based assessment.

Whether you’re supporting new care workers, helping experienced staff progress or developing your next generation of leaders, we’ll help you identify the right qualification pathway for your team.

🏆 Celebrating 10 years of supporting learners and strengthening care.

As a Skills for Care Quality Assured Learning Provider, we’re proud to support the people who make a difference every day.

📩 Message us to discuss your team’s training needs, explore qualification options and find out whether your organisation could be eligible for funding.

**Developing Skills. Strengthening Care.**

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