by Hamid | Mar 18, 2026 | Newsletter, Partnership
The Department for Education has recently confirmed a significant “purge” of 16 apprenticeship standards, as reported by FE Week. This move targets courses the government now labels as “low value” or “not meeting the economy’s...
by Hamid | Mar 17, 2026 | Newsletter
The construction industry is currently at a pivotal crossroads. With a government commitment of over £600 million to tackle skills shortages and a target to train 60,000 new workers, the demand for high-quality training has never been higher. To ensure this momentum...
by Hamid | Mar 6, 2026 | Case Study
Inspection and Testing Skills Bootcamp February 2026 Skills Bootcamps James Black Priory “This Bootcamp has been vital for my career. It’s one thing to know how to install a circuit, but having the technical expertise to test, fault-find, and certify that work is what...
by Hamid | Feb 20, 2026 | Newsletter
A message for students, parents, and carers this winter Keeping our college community safe is everyone’s responsibility. This winter, we are raising awareness of Child Financial Exploitation (CFE) — a growing form of crime that targets young people and students of all...
by Hamid | Feb 12, 2026 | Case Study
Installation and Maintenance Electrician January 2026 Apprenticeships Dylan Horne IC Electrical “I’ve never been as academic as those who head off to university; I knew I wanted to get straight into a trade and start working. My advice to anyone else thinking about it...
by Hamid | Feb 11, 2026 | Newsletter
Introduction Technology is now a significant component in many safeguarding and wellbeing issues. Children and young people are at risk of abuse and other harms online as well as face to face — and in many cases, these risks occur concurrently both online and offline....
by Hamid | Feb 2, 2026 | Case Study
Football Coaching and Management January 2026 Foundation Degree Finley Ingham Worksop Town F.C. “One of the most valuable lessons I have learned during my four years with MITSkills is the importance of confidence and being willing to try new things. I initially felt...
by Hamid | Jan 26, 2026 | Apprenticeship & Course, Newsletter
Why Attend the MITSkills 2026 Open Days? Choosing your next step after school can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you are a school leaver looking for a practical alternative to university or someone seeking a fresh start in a new...
by Hamid | Jan 12, 2026 | Newsletter
Introduction Preventing radicalisation is a core safeguarding responsibility for all settings working with children and young people. Radicalisation is not about preventing free speech or healthy debate — it is about protecting individuals from being drawn into...
by Hamid | Jan 6, 2026 | Case Study
MITSkills Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship December 2025 Property Maintenance Operative Ben Spraggs Stonewater Ltd – Reading “ I chose this apprenticeship because I wanted to transition into trade work after being in a hands-on field previously. I was...
