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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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GMLPN supported Members on Menopause Understanding

GMLPN partnered with Still Human to equip members with the knowledge to support menopause-related wellbeing. In a continued effort to promote wellbeing and inclusivity, GMLPN offered its members three, one-hour interactive workshops, delivered by Still Human, focused on menopause awareness. Mindfulness and becoming Menopause Ambassadors. Understanding and supporting the mental health of those around us…

GMLPN Strengthens Board with the Appointment of Two Senior College Leaders

The Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board: Allan Milne, Director of Apprenticeships and Employer Engagement at Salford City College Group, and Tracey Wood, Chief Commercial Officer at Trafford & Stockport College Group. These appointments mark an important step in strengthening the GMLPN…

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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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FDQ Ltd Joins Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network

FDQ Ltd, an Awarding and End-point Assessment Organisation, has joined Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN). As a food specialist awarding body and end-point assessment organisation, the food and drink industry are at the heart of everything FDQ do. As part of the ftc group, they are a not-for-profit organisation which enables them to focus…

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CogniSoft Joins Greater Manchester Learning provider Network (GMLPN)

CogniSoft is a leading provider of management information systems (MIS). With over 35 years of experience, their applications are utilised across the Skills sector supporting users, tutors and learners across programmes such as Apprenticeships, Traineeships AEB, ACL and much more. YETI is CogniSoft’s software platform providing an end to end solution for learning advice and…

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GMLPN Are Proud To Welcome MarCommEd To The Network

MarCommEd, a dedicated network supporting education providers with innovative marketing and communication strategies, has joined GMLPN. MarCommEd is a dynamic network of storytellers, creatives, and digital experts dedicated to supporting schools, multi-academy trusts (MATs), and other education providers in enhancing their marketing and communication strategies. Through GMLPN, MarCommEd will be able to utilise resources and…

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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…

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