News

sports coach UK Announcement

The Board of sports coach UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Kimberley, the Chairman of England Hockey, as sports coach UK Interim Chair and a Director of the organisation.

3 July 2009

European funding opportunities

SkillsActive’s work in Europe has identified a number of funding opportunities for projects in the area of sport, qualifications, education and training.

2 July 2009

SkillsActive Statement

SkillsActive and the Children's Workforce Development Council have issued the following statement in response to recent issues raised on behalf of the playwork sector.

2 July 2009

LSC unveils building programme shortlist 2 July 2009

Help us research the sporting workforce in Northern Ireland 1 July 2009

Ed Balls Confirms Chair and CEO of Young People’s Learning Agency 1 July 2009

New Qualification for Sports and Play Surfaces 29 June 2009

SkillsActive launches TQS Part B support package 29 June 2009

Workforce development project breathes new life into county cricket 29 June 2009

Roe Valley Leisure Centre’s Barry Toorish named SkillsActive Northern Ireland Employer of the Year 26 June 2009

‘Employability skills’ key focus of Northern Ireland health and fitness seminar 25 June 2009

Leadership key to narrowing gap in children's outcomes 23 June 2009

Playworker learns to play in Denmark 23 June 2009

Celebrate National Vocational Qualifications Day! 22 June 2009

DCSF announces £655m education fund 19 June 2009

First cohort of work based learners graduate 19 June 2009

Playwork People – we need you! 18 June 2009

Play areas in danger of rotting away 18 June 2009

AASE golfer selected for Vagliano Trophy 16 June 2009

New guidelines for fitness training providers 16 June 2009

South West Sport and Leisure Progression Pilot report now available 15 June 2009

NCB's Paul Ennals awarded knighthood 15 June 2009

Adidas community gym scheme launched across England 15 June 2009

REPs changes CPD guidelines 11 June 2009

Hertfordshire athletics coach receives SkillsActive and Nancy Ovens Bursary 10 June 2009

Alan Sugar: Apprentices will help business to thrive in the North East 10 June 2009

London 2012 medal hopeful named as Ambassador 10 June 2009

REPs National Convention at LIW 9 June 2009

SkillsActive to TAKEPART at Brighton Festival of Sport 8 June 2009

New Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to lead fight against recession and build now for future prosperity 8 June 2009

Programme confirmed for Brokering Skills Solutions Together in Northern Ireland 5 June 2009

SkillsActive launches Qualifications Workshops 4 June 2009

First cohort of work based learners to graduate 4 June 2009

Lies on CVs increase as the job market worsens 3 June 2009

Aston Football Club coach receives SkillsActive and Nancy Ovens Bursary 3 June 2009