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Training in Care receives the City of Sunderland Training Pr…

Dr Angela Brown, CEO of Training in Care, receives the City of Sunderland Training Provider of the Year award from television presenter John Grundy An enterprise that trains care workers and...

Now open for business! - SkillsActive Quality Training Porta…

A new and exciting development is taking place within the world of training. Here at SkillsActive we have been busy creating a new training portal specifically for the Active Leisure,...

SkillsActive supports Compass Association events

SkillsActive is delighted to support The Compass Association and Thomas Eggar LLP in its upcoming seminars and workshops, taking place in June. The 5th June will see the first event take...

Join Active IQ’s Information Events in June

SkillsActive is delighted to be able to promote the Active IQ’s Skills Funding Agency (SFA) Innovation Code Information Events. The events offer a fantastic chance for training providers to discuss opportunities...

SkillsActive launches The Register of Playwork Professionals…

SkillsActive is proud to launch the pilot of the Register of Playwork Professionals. The Register of Playwork Professionals has been developed by SkillsActive in partnership with employers, playworkers and representatives...

Portsmouth Playwork Conference - Book your place now!

The Register of Playwork Professionals is proud to be supporting Create Training First Wessex, who in partnership with Portsmouth City Council Play Service and YMCA Portsmouth would like to invite...

Pro-Active London Awards recognise olympic legacy in London …

The PRO-ACTIVE London County Sports Partnership held their annual Awards Evening on Friday 26th April 2013 at the KIA Oval, hosting a mixture of grassroots coaches and volunteers and elite...

SkillsActive and REPs attend EHFA Annual General Assembly in…

This spring saw the European Health & Fitness Association (EHFA) Annual General Assembly took place in Cologne and was attended by SkillsActive’s CEO, Ian Taylor and John Greenway, President of...

Join us at our national event for community sport

Skillsactive is working in partnership with Sports Marketing Network to help develop ‘The right skills for community sport’. The partnership will deliver a national event which aims to develop understanding as...

SkillsActive invites you to contribute to the consultation o…

Last year, Doug Richard was commissioned by the Government to undertake a review of apprenticeships in England. Richard’s report came out in November 2012, with the Government publishing its response...

Snow-Camp is handed keys to the city!

SkillsActive are proud to be working with the charity Snow-Camp, which yesterday received the Freedom of The City of London. The Freedom of the City of London is one of...

Football League Awards shine spotlight on apprenticeship pro…

AASE programme lays firm foundations for budding British footballers, allowing them to gain access to the elite world of professional football. The 2013 Football League Awards were presented on Sunday...

New 24+ Advanced Learning Loans available to help fund Furth…

From early April 2013 the Student Loans Company will be offering a new funding system based on student loans. The 24+ Advanced Learning Loan will help to make study affordable...

General Comment on UN Rights of the Child Convention Welcome…

SkillsActive welcomes the General Comment on Article 31 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. We applaud its recognition of the significance of freely-chosen play in the...

Six SkillsActive AASE Apprentices featured in National Appre…

SkillsActive is extremely proud to have six of our former Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) Apprentices featured in the National Apprenticeship Service Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame features:...

Lauren Steadman, AASE Athlete and Paralympian

Interview for National Apprenticeship Week - Lauren Steadman Tell us a bit about yourself I'm currently studying Psychology at Portsmouth University. Last year I competed at my second Paralympic Games, where I...

Oliver Hynd, MBE and AASE Apprentice – Interview for Nationa…

Interview for National Apprentice Week 2013 - Oliver Hynd Tell us a bit about yourself I'm Oliver Hynd, MBE and I'm a Paralympic swimmer from Kirkby in Ashfield. As well as being...

Join SkillsActive for National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week takes place from the 11th – 15th of March 2013 and this year brings an exciting range of events to SkillsActive. On Monday we will hear from one...

SkillsActive Wales Secures Funding

SkillsActive Wales is proud to announce that it has secured funding for a range of programmes in sport, fitness and playwork. SkillsActive Wales has agreed a mutual programme of work with...

SkillsActive secures NI Funding for caravan sector

SkillsActive is proud to announce, that on behalf of the Caravan Industry's training organisation (CITO), it has secured funding from the Department of Employment and Learning Northern Ireland (DELNI). The...

SkillsActive Welcomes United Nations Commitment to Children'…

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has adopted a General Comment that clarifies for governments worldwide the meaning and importance of Article 31 of the Convention...

Sport England Partners with SkillsActive

SkillsActive is pleased to announce it has been selected to become Sport England's 'National Partner for Workforce'. This is one of only five national partnerships announced by Sport England. The...

The Register of Aquatic Professionals will be at SPATEX 2013

SPATEX, the pool and spa industry's annual shop window and networking event will this year take place at the Brighton Hilton Metropole Exhibition Centre from 3 February to 5 February. The...

SkillsActive Seeks Input as Skills Minister Announces Traine…

SkillsActive is looking to engage with training providers and employers as new plans to help young people in England prepare for the world of work are unveiled. Earlier this month an...

Sports Stars Recognised in New Year Honours

Britain's Olympic and Paralympic stars have been rewarded for services to their respective sports in the New Years honours list. Rower Ben Ainslie and cyclist Bradley Wiggins have received Knighthoods, whilst...

Brand new web page launched, the FA National Game Training P…

Today saw the launch of a brand new SkillsActive web page for the FA National Game Training Programme Review. This web page will provide visitors with all the information that they...

Nominations for Playwork Awards are Open

SkillsActive is pleased to be sponsoring the Paul Bonel Special Mention Award being presented at the 11th National Playwork Conference next spring. The award, established in honour of the former Head...

As Unemployment Falls, Apprenticeships Will Be Vital for Sig…

Following the most recent labour market figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Ian Taylor, CEO of SkillsActive, stresses the value of apprenticeships and vocationally based training and...

SkillsActive and CIMPSA Joint Announcement

CIMSPA and SkillsActive have today agreed an outline structure of how the two organisations could work together to achieve their joint and individual objectives and work collaboratively for the benefit...

The FA to revise their workforce development plans

The FA are revising their workforce development plans to help County Football Associations become higher performing teams. November 2012 saw SkillsActive win a contract with the FA to review, overhaul and re-launch their...

AASE Apprentice Selected for the Youth Olympic Team

Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye, has been selected to represent Team GB at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival (AYOF) in Sydney from 16-20 January 2013. Dwayne an AASE apprentice and rising basketball player...

Record Number of People Playing Sport

According to figures released today by Sport England there are a record 15.5 million people aged 16 and over playing sport every week. The strongest growth has been amongst women, which...

SkillsActive Welcomes the Conclusions Drawn by the Richard R…

The Richard Review published on 27 November is an independent report by former Dragon's Den star Doug Richard concerning apprenticeships. The report calls on the government to improve the quality...

SkillsActive Welcomes New Register of Aquatic Professionals

On November 21st SkillsActive hosted a celebration event at the House of Commons to welcome the creation of a new Register dedicated to the aquatic industry. The Register of Aquatic Professionals...

Paralympic Medallist and AASE Apprentice Attends Ceremony Ce…

Aaron McKibbin, Paralympic table tennis bronze medallist and AASE apprentice (Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence), was able to show his support of apprenticeship schemes after attending the inaugural Apprenticeship...

Scottish government to develop first national play strategy

SkillsActive welcomes the decision taken by the Scottish government to develop the country's first national play strategy. The strategy will set out the Scottish government's vision for play and will outline...

Potential and Opportunity: SkillsActive leads delegation to …

SkillsActive leads delegation to India's largest convention on business of sports SkillsActive led a delegation of fourteen sport and education professionals, to TURF 2012 in New Delhi – India's largest convention...

SkillsActive welcomes BIS report on Apprenticeships

SkillsActive welcomes the comments outlined in The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee report on the Government's Apprenticeships programme. The report recognises the importance of apprenticeship schemes to the UK economy. It...

Welsh Government Promotes Play

SkillsActive applauds the decision by the Welsh Government requiring all local authorities to assess the sufficiency of play opportunities in their area and, if found lacking, to provide them. As far...

FA Unveils New Participation Plan for Women’s Football

On Wednesday 24th October, 2012 the Football Association (FA) held a press conference at Wembley Stadium to unveil their five year plan to drive Women's football in England. The event was...

First Northern Ireland Outdoor Industry Trainees Awarded Nat…

A new Nationally-Accredited Outdoors Programme has been launched in Northern Ireland (NI), with trainees at the Share Discovery Village, the first to receive the extra qualification. Along with the traditional Outdoor...

Government Encourages REPs' Membership

The government recently highlighted the importance of being a member of the Register of Exercise Professionals and the Register's positive impact on the health of the nation. In its response to...

Our New Project Manager Lara Owen

SkillsActive is proud to announce the arrival of new project manager Lara Owen. A keen sportswoman, she brings with her a wealth of experience having worked in the public sector, across...

New Children’s sport initiative launched by Sport Wales

Sport Wales is to launch a new initiative aimed at helping primary school children in Wales learn more core physical skills in order to become "more confident sportspeople" by building...

High demand for new Apprenticeship Framework within the Cara…

We are delighted to announce the development of new Apprenticeship Framework in the rapidly evolving caravan and motorhome sector. This exciting advancement marks a new era within this sector which...

Exclusive offer courtesy of ICON Training

ICON Training, one of the top UK providers in our sector are offering 500 funded places to deliver Ofsted Grade 1 tailored packages in the workplace. To take advantage of this exclusive...

SkillsActive contributes findings to Richard Review

SkillsActive and Habia (part of the SkillsActive Group) have compiled feedback from employers and stakeholders within the hair and beauty, sports, fitness, outdoor adventure, playwork, caravans, sectors and forwarded the...

Parks workforce in Northern Ireland receive funded training

CITO has been working with the Department for Employment and Learning Northern Ireland (DELNI) to support members of the parks workforce. With the DELNI agreeing to fund 75% of training costs...

Coffee in the spotlight

REPs Registrar Jean-Ann Marnoch has warned coffee lovers their daily latte could be adding up to 10lbs of extra weight to their waistlines each year. In an article featured in The...

Criteria changes to open door for more apprentices

Changes to the Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (AGE) criteria will enable employers to take on an increased number of apprentices, whilst the scheme itself is also set to widen its...

Generating Leadership in the Workplace - Globally

David Taylor of 'The Edge Coaching and Development', a SkillsActive approved training provider, recently shared his coaching and leadership expertise at the fifth International Management and Human Resources Conference in...

Now available – Coach Clean e-learning

*Image copyright © UK Anti-Doping Introductory offer just £15.00! Coach Clean is a new e-learning resource designed to offer sport's coaches essential information on their roles and responsibilities in relation to anti-doping. For...

SkillsActive's live interview with the BBC

SkillsActive's Head of National Partnerships; Stephen Mitchell was invited to speak live on BBC's Coventry & Warwickshire radio station about our vital contribution to the Games. This included the work of...

The Paralympics - Is there a legacy for skills, jobs and app…

Considerable attention is being given to the legacy of the Olympics both in terms of the immediate East London area and the country as a whole. However there does not...

Official Recognition for Playwork qualifications in Northern…

"We can't underestimate the significance of this development – it is absolutely brilliant news for the Playwork sector. We have been working closely with SkillsActive and other stakeholders to develop...

The Richard review of Apprenticeships

At the end of June John Hayes officially launched the Richard Review of Apprenticeships - an independent review into the future of apprenticeships led by entrepreneur and founder of School...

AASE Apprentices Represent Team GB at the Games

SkillsActive is proud to announce that over 30 AASE apprentices (both current and alumni) have been selected to represent Team GB in the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games across; swimming,...

Multi Ministerial Appointee takes on new challenge as Chair …

SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for Sport and Active Leisure, today announces the appointment of Peter Rowley as its new Chair of the Board. The position takes effect immediately and...

SkillsActive supporting the Towards Maturity 2012 Benchmark …

SkillsActive is proud to support the Towards Maturity Benchmark and we would like to encourage employees in our sector, who are passionate about learning innovation, to take part. The Towards Maturity...

Get yourself on-line

The Register of Exercise Professionals is delighted to announce the introduction of new member benefits. One of these is upgrading its Advanced Directory Listing (ADL) with the option to personalise your...

REPs Registrar responds to Daily Mail

The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) was set up to deal with this very issue of inappropriately qualified instructors. Using National Occupational Standards written by SkillsActive, the sector skills council for...

Playwork register to drive professionalism and raise standar…

SkillsActive is very pleased to announce the success of their funding bid to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) for the development of a register for playwork professionals. For...

Fitness First plans CVA for 81 clubs with 750 jobs put in th…

6/6/12 The CVA, first revealed by The Daily Telegraph, will help the company avoid going into administration by giving up onerous leases it can no longer afford. Founded in Bournemouth in 1993,...

Caravan Industry relieved as Treasury move preserves jobs

31/05/12 Both of the Trade Bodies supporting the caravan industry have expressed profound relief at the decision to moderate initial plans to impose VAT at standard rate on the sale of...

ActiveAmbition to help sector drive business growth

SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active leisure, learning and wellbeing has announced a significant development with the launch and roll-out of its ActiveAmbition programme. The aim of the programme is...

REPs’ Customer Satisfaction Survey 2012

95 per cent of REPs' registrants say having a registration body that provides recognition of professional status is important. 82 per cent feel well-supported by the Register. Customer satisfaction amongst members contacting...

AASE Swimmers selected for Olympics

23/05/12 SkillsActive is delighted to announce that nine current and past AASE apprentices will represent Great Britain in the swimming event at the 2012 Olympics. The British Olympic Association announced on March...

SkillsActive appoints Olympic Gold Medallist as new Chief Ex…

17/05/12 SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for Sport and Active Leisure, has appointed Olympic gold medallist Ian Taylor as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ian, who was part of Great Britain's...

Funding for Playwork Qualifications

11/05/12 City College Norwich has been appointed the lead training provider for SkillsActive’s Joint Investment Programme in Playwork. SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active leisure, learning and well-being, has secured £230,000...

Top honours for SkillsActive at 2012 Podium Awards

09/05/12 SkillsActive has been crowned winner of the prestigious Gold Medal for the ‘Award for Invaluable Volunteering Project’ at the 2012 Podium Awards on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Top honours were awarded...

Haringey volunteer wins at PRO-ACTIVE London Awards

1/5/12 Adam Coffman of Haringey has won the Volunteer of the Year Award, sponsored by SkillsActive, at the PRO-ACTIVE London Awards for Sport & Physical Activity. Adam has made a massive impact...

Motivating physical activity during Olympic year

1/5/12 SkillsActive took part in a conference about the impact and opportunities the London 2012 Olympic Games offer Northern Ireland on Wednesday 25 April. The 'Moving The Nation: Working Together To Get...

British Water Ski & Wakeboard adopts activepassport

20/4/12 British Water Ski & Wakeboard is using SkillsActive’s activepassport to maintain an accurate record of the hours coaches’ give to the sport, provide an extra incentive for volunteers and –...

SkillsActive support ‘crucial’ to success of Judofit

20/4/12 The British Judo Association has achieved SkillsActive endorsement for its new Judofit programme and promoted the concept to several leisure operators, thanks to support from SkillsActive. In early 2011, the British...

Endorsement proves course quality for Intelligent Training S…

19/4/12 An international training provider is using SkillsActive endorsement to demonstrate the quality of its courses to learners and save money registering new courses. Intelligent Training Systems Ltd, which provides evidence-based education,...

ActiveInsight Spring issue out now!

12/4/12 The Spring issue of SkillsActive’s flagship publication, ActiveInsight, is out now! Highlights include: Nancy Ovens Bursary funds learning outside the box Q&A with Lauren Taylor, AASE Apprentice and BBC Young Sports Personality of...

Life Fitness gains SkillsActive endorsement

2/3/12 Leading UK fitness equipment supplier Life Fitness is to launch its very own range of CPD courses after achieving SkillsActive endorsement. Life Fitness, which manufactures and sells strength and cardiovascular equipment,...

Meet our latest REPs member: Dame Kelly Holmes

29/3/12 Double Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes has become the latest member of the Register of Exercise Professionals. The former army physical training instructor and now training provider was given an...

1500 children benefit from Fitter Schools Games Legacy

28/3/12 Thousands of London schoolchildren participated in Olympic-themed sporting activities on March 22 thanks to 100 newly trained coaches, referees and officials. SkillsActive, which manages the Mayor’s Sports Legacy Fund, a programme...

Funding helps mentors engage NEETs

28/3/11 A team of Tottenham Hotspur Foundation mentors are helping 160 at risk young people find a way back into education, work or further training thanks to support from the Mayor’s...

Leisure operations, elite sport and Playwork to benefit from…

27/3/12 SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active leisure, learning and wellbeing, has received funding to continue its work delivering skills solutions for the sector. The UK Commission for Employment and Skills...

SkillsActive helps ex Armed Services members change career

27/3/12 SkillsActive launched its career change support programme this month with an Employment and Training Fair at Surrey Sport Park, providing ex Armed Services members with direct access to sport and...

Funding available for ‘outside the box’ training

22/3/12 SkillsActive, the sector skills council for sport, active leisure and learning, is inviting industry employees to apply for its annually awarded SkillsActive and Nancy Ovens Bursary. The Bursary provides paid and...

Olympic volunteering roles for Personal Best learners

19/3/12 Two Personal Best learners have scooped prestigious volunteering roles for this year's Olympic Games. Richard Ross, 47, and Charlie Hefford, 27, both from Surrey, will each volunteer 10 days of their...

10,000th Londoner benefits from Mayor’s funded training oppo…

15/3/12 A disability sports volunteer has become the 10,000th Londoner to get qualified through the Mayor’s Sport’s Legacy Fund, which is managed by SkillsActive, helping ensure a grass roots sporting legacy...

Young people sought for Let The Fame Begin

SkillsActive -14/3/12 Outstanding young sports people and musicians will come together on May 22 to greet the Olympic Torch when it arrives in Bristol. Let the Fame Begin, organised by Teenage Rampage,...

Fit 4 Women 2012

12/3/12 Just a few months away from the greatest show on earth, we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to stimulate and sustain increased participation amongst women and girls. But it's...

2012 Games Legacy on show at children's sport event

12/3/12 Thousands of London schoolchildren will be given the chance to participate in Olympic-themed sporting activities on March 22 thanks to 100 newly trained coaches, referees and officials. A true showcase...

Parks apprentice of the year

1/3/12 Tom Wilson-Croome is the winner of CITO's 2012 best park Apprentice award. He is studying for his qualification in Operational Services as part of his apprenticeship programme. He was presented with...

New match funding opportunity to activate the inactive

29/2/12 SkillsActive, the sector skills council for sport and active leisure, is urging employers to take up a new opportunity to access match funding for training programmes. The programme, delivered by Sussex...

Peter discusses registers at Outdoors Show

29/2/12 SkillsActive’s UK Strategic Lead for the Outdoors, Peter Thompson, was interviewed at the 2012 Outdoors Show in London in January about post-licensing and registers. The debate highlights the possibility of registration...

SkillsActive backs the ‘Pay per NEET’ scheme

28/2/12 SkillsActive strongly welcomes the Government’s ‘payment-by-results’ youth employment scheme for under-18s, announced by Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg. The scheme, part of the Youth Contract announced in Autumn 2011, allocates £126...

New CACHE Playwork qualifications gain funding

27/2/12 Playworkers can now access government funding for three new qualifications. The CACHE Level 4 Award in Playwork, CACHE Level 4 Certificate in Playwork and CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Playwork are...

Review of Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland

24/2/12 Nine out of 10 Modern Apprentices (MAs) in Scotland rate the quality of their training as good or very good, according to a recent study carried out by the SDS...

Customer care training offer for NI Outdoor Providers

23/2/12 Northern Ireland outdoor providers can access discount customer care training in preparation for the busy summer season thanks to a special offer from SkillsActive, the sector skills council for active...

Young people in Suffolk get chance to kick-start career with…

21/2/12 Three employers in Suffolk, in partnership with SkillsActive, the sector skills council for sport, active leisure and learning, are aiming to give 25 young people the chance to kick-start their...

Contest to find apprentice team of the year launched

7/2/12 Eight teams from some of the country’s leading employers are set to battle it out to become the ‘apprentice team of year’ in a new challenge launched today. The Brathay Apprentice...

600% increase in sport and active leisure apprentices

7/2/12 The number of apprentices in the sport and active leisure sector has increased 600% in the past five years, according to statistics released in time for England’s National Apprenticeship Week...

My Apprenticeship Experience – apprentice

6/2/12 In the first of a series of blogs, Luke Allen, 18, an apprentice at Stevenage Sporting Futures Team, tells us about his experience as an apprentice in the sport and...

My Apprenticeship Experience - employer

6/2/12 In the first of a series of blogs, Jill Eaton, director of Stevenage Sporting Futures Team, tells us about her experience of hiring apprentices in the sport and active leisure...

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