News - SkillsActive

600% increase in sport and active leisure apprentices

SkillsActive - 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...

Surge in qualified sports coaches in Yorkshire and Humbersid…

SkillsActive - 6/2/12 Yorkshire and Humberside has more than 500 newly qualified staff in swimming and football thanks to a range of successful partnerships created by SkillsActive, the sector skills council...

SkillsActive sponsors special Playwork Award

SkillsActive - 3/2/12 SkillsActive is pleased to sponsor the Paul Bonel Special Mention Memorial Award to commemorate the contribution that Paul Bonel, former Head of the Playwork Unit, made to the...

Scottish consultation on adventure activities

SkillsActive - 27/1/12 The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation into plans for the development of a new safety system for adventure activities such as caving, trekking and watersports. It follows...

National Apprenticeship certification system launched for En…

Alliance of Sector Skills Councils - 25/1/12 The Alliance of Sector Skills Councils, the organisation responsible for representing the voice of Sector Skills Councils, Sector Skills Organisations and their employers across...

SkillsActive recognise integral part to play in new communit…

SkillsActive - 13/1/12 SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for Sport and Active Leisure, has welcomed the new five year Youth and Community Sport Strategy announced by Sport England and the Culture...

Paid summer roles with The Challenge

The Challenge Network - 12/1/12 The Challenge Network is looking for people with experience in working with young people to take on paid work next summer. The Challenge Network brings together...

Playwork qualifications offer now live

SkillsActive - 6/1/12 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...

Spectator Safety Survey

To take part, click here What it’s all about Event or facility based stewards play an essential role in ensuring the health and safety of members of the general public and staff...