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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…

GMLPN reveal new website ahead of GM Skills Award launch

The Greater Manchester Learning Providers Network – GMLPN – has launched a new website just in time for the upcoming GM Skills awards, in collaboration with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. The new website, designed and built by south Manchester based agency Instilled, features a fresh design, enhanced functionality and a more dynamic layout….

New Chief Executive takes over at training provider Alliance Learning

New Chief Executive takes over at training provider Alliance Learning

Training provider Alliance Learning has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer. Dave Haslam, former Group Director of Apprenticeships at the University of Bolton, started in his role on 1 August. He has extensive experience of working in further education, as well as with local and regional businesses to deliver workforce development programmes. Dave takes over…

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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…

Ascentis Functional Skills Qualifications Achieve Ofqual Approval

Ascentis Functional Skills Qualifications Achieve Ofqual Approval

Ascentis is incredibly thrilled and proud to announce that our English and Mathematics Functional Skills qualifications have successfully passed Ofqual’s rigorous technical evaluation. This milestone enables us to offer these essential qualifications to education providers nationwide, empowering learners to advance in their educational journeys and seize new opportunities in the workforce and further training. A special thank…

Ofsted success for Bolton-based training provider Alliance Learning

Ofsted success for Bolton-based training provider Alliance Learning

Bolton-based training provider, Alliance Learning, has achieved impressive results in its most recent Ofsted inspection. The June 2024 report states that the training provider, which is part of the University of Bolton Group, has achieved a Grade 2 ‘Good’ rating. Dr Gill Waugh, Alliance Learning Chief Executive Officer who led on the inspection, said: “This…

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GMLPN welcome Barnardo’s to the Network

Established in 2001, the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) is a growing network of over 100 members including Independent Training Providers, FE Colleges, Community Voluntary Organisations, universities, key suppliers, and other stakeholders. GMLPN work alongside key partners and local authorities to achieve an ever-closer alignment between the needs of employers, individuals, communities, and the…

Andy Burnham Re-elected as Mayor of Greater Manchester – GMLPN Reaction

Andy Burnham Re-elected as Mayor of Greater Manchester – GMLPN Reaction

Labour’s Andy Burnham has won a third consecutive term as mayor of Greater Manchester. Andy Burnham received 420,749 votes, almost two-thirds of votes that were cast in the election. Andy Burnham received more than 350,000 more votes than the Conservatives candidate Laura Evans, who came in second place with 68,946 votes. GMLPN Reaction Established in…

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