GMLPN Network Meeting | February 2026

Our next Network Meeting will take place on Wednesday 25th February from 9:30am till 2pm. sponsored by Gateway Qualifications!

From national policy to local strategy, this event brings you the essential updates shaping the FE and skills landscape for 2026 and beyond.

Our agenda includes:

• John Myers, Head of Funding Delivery | DWP
• Paul Cocker, Assistant Regional Director, North West | Ofsted
• TBC | GMCA
• John Hamilton, Head of  Business Development | Gateway Qualifications
• Chris Fletcher, Executive Director of Skills Policy | GM Chamber of Commerce
• Ruth Hanson FIEP, Head of Growth | Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP)
• GM Good Employment Charter
• + Updates from the GMLPN Team

Why should you attend?

✔ Stay ahead of policy and funding shifts
✔ Hear directly from DWP, GMCA, Ofsted and key sector bodies
✔ Connect with leaders and practitioners across GM
✔ Gain insights from Gateway Qualifications on new opportunities for providers
✔ Bring back knowledge that supports strategy, delivery and learner outcomes

Contact us at info@gmlpn.co.uk to book your place.