The Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) is pleased to announce that, as of 27 May 2026, the organisation has officially transitioned to a Community Interest Company (CIC). This significant milestone reflects GMLPN’s continued commitment to operating as a not-for-profit organisation focused on supporting its members and strengthening vocational and technical education across Greater Manchester….
Melanie Nicholson- Executive Team Member of LTE Group & Managing Director of Total People & MOL When GMLPN was founded in 2001, the LTE Group looked very different. Today, as a leading UK provider of post-16 education and training, it includes FE (The Manchester College), apprenticeships (Total People), HE (UCEN Manchester), professional training (MOL), and…
After spending 25 years working in further education, I made the decision in December 1999 to establish my own education and training consultancy, Norman Mackie Associates Ltd. My passion for further education had been firmly shaped during my time as the coordinator of the MSC East Manchester Accredited Training Centre (ATC), a government‑funded YTS staff…
We are delighted to welcome Pink Academy as a new member of the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN). Based in Walkden, Greater Manchester, Pink Academy is a specialist training provider delivering high-quality vocational education in Nails, Beauty, Employability, and Functional Skills. The organisation supports both young people and adults aged 16+, including NEET learners,…
Why our organisation first joined GMLPN Bolton College joined the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network to be an active partner in a place‑based, collaborative approach to skills development. From the outset, we recognised the importance of working collectively to support learners, employers, and communities across Greater Manchester, and we saw GMLPN as a critical forum…
Michaeljohn Training School has been part of the Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network since its earliest days; this longstanding association reflects a persisting core value of MJTS: providers achieve more when they work together. With four decades of experience, Michaeljohn has grown alongside the sector, adapting to change while retaining focus on quality, opportunity and…
The Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) is pleased to welcome Manchester First as a member of the network, further strengthening collaboration across education, training and skills provision in Greater Manchester. Manchester First includes organisations and individuals who have a wide range of experience and skills. It offers consultancy and training services to help to…
The Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) is pleased to welcome Zack Grimes Marketing & Communications (ZGMC) as a member of the network, further strengthening collaboration across education, training and skills provision in Greater Manchester. Zack Grimes Marketing & Communications is a specialist consultancy providing strategic marketing and communications support to organisations across the education,…
On 22 May 2026, GMLPN hosted a webinar with Navigate exploring how FE providers can better understand Ofsted’s new Report Card framework. Here are the key takeaways. A New Inspection Model Ofsted has shifted to a multi-area Report Card with a five-point scale (Exceptional to Urgent Improvement), alongside: Providers start at ‘Expected Standard’ and must…
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