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Regional Training Provider Networks unite to Launch National Community of Practice

Regional Training Provider Networks unite to Launch National Community of Practice

A powerful new collaboration is underway as regional provider networks from across England launch the Networks of Providers: Community of Practice – an ambitious initiative designed to enhance cooperation, foster innovation, and share best practices across the post-16 education, training, and skills sector. The initiative, led by founding members including Yorkshire Learning Providers, the Devon…

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Shortlists Announced for the GM Skills Awards 2025 

The shortlists for the Greater Manchester (GM) Skills Awards 2025 have been confirmed! The award aim to celebrate excellence in the Further Education and Skills Sector in Greater Manchester, with the inaugural awards taking place on the 3rd July 2025, at the Manchester Monastery.  The awards are a partnership between the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network…

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Robin Lindsay Joins GMLPN Advisory Board

The Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) is delighted to announce that Robin Lindsay, Quality of Education Director at North Lancs Training Group (NLTG), has joined the GMLPN Advisory Board. With over two decades of experience in the education and training sector, Robin Lindsay brings extensive expertise in quality assurance, curriculum development, and learner progression….

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Bolton College welcomes Liam Sloan as new Principal and CEO

Liam Sloan has joined Bolton College as its new Principal and Chief Executive Officer. He began his role last week, marking the start of a new chapter for the College. Returning to the UK after nine years working in Australia and New Zealand, Liam brings fresh perspectives and extensive international experience to the role. With…

Ascentis Wins Two Prestigious FAB Awards

Ascentis Wins Two Prestigious FAB Awards

Ascentis has achieved an extraordinary milestone, winning Innovation of the Year and Awarding Organisation of the Year at the prestigious FAB 2024 Awards. The awards ceremony, held on 25th November at the Marriott Hotel in Leicester, showcased the very best in educational excellence across the UK, and Ascentis was proudly recognised for its outstanding contributions….

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Bud joins Greater Manchester Learning Providers Network (GMLPN)

Established over 20 years ago by co-founders David Foster and Heather Frankham, Bud has joined GMLPN, a network of over 120 independent training providers, FE colleges, Community Voluntary Organisations, universities, key suppliers, and stakeholders. Through GMLPN Bud will be able to make new connections and support fellow members. Bud, widely revered as the most joined-up training…

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Shining the spotlight on our members with free professional video content

We are all facing challenges within our sector which is why, as part of your membership, we are offering to provide you with free, professionally produced video content, to support, promote and stimulate growth in your organisation. Education can be a congested and competitive market. We understand that sometimes it can be difficult to make…

Bud Announced as Headline Sponsor for the GM Skills Awards 2025

Bud Announced as Headline Sponsor for the GM Skills Awards 2025

The GM Skills Awards are proud to announce Bud as the headline sponsor for the highly anticipated 2025 event. Celebrating Excellence in the Further Education and Skills Sector in Greater Manchester ,this exciting partnership with Bud highlights the growing importance of learning technologies and digital innovation in shaping the future of skills. Taking place on…

GMLPN new partnership manager tasked with expanding the network

GMLPN new partnership manager tasked with expanding the network

Marketing Stockport member, Greater Manchester Learning Providers Network (GMLPN), is focusing on delivering its strategy for growth with the appointment of Chloe Ramsden to the newly created role of Partnership Manager. GMLPN is one of the largest networks of learning and skills providers across the UK. With an ever-expanding register of learning providers across Greater…

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Multiply Provider Support Programme Case Study – Rochdale Training

What is Support has Rochdale training received from the Multiply Provider Support Programme? Rochdale training has received support from the programme in more than one way. Initially, we joined the specific subject matter courses and due to our staff numbers, we received this training either in-house or remotely, which allowed other colleagues to attend a…

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