by Hamid | May 1, 2026 | Employer Hub, Learner Support & Advice
Introduction It is a normal part of growing up for children and young people to spend time in groups. However, not all groups are the same. While peer groups are a natural and healthy part of development, gangs are more organised and are often associated with serious...
by Hamid | Apr 22, 2026 | Employer Hub, News & Course Updates, Success Stories
We are excited to share some phenomenal news: MITSkills and one of our standout learners, Lily Keogh, have both been named finalists in the 2026 NCFE Aspiration Awards. These awards are a national celebration of excellence in vocational education, and being...
by Hamid | Mar 31, 2026 | Employer Hub, Learner Support & Advice, News & Course Updates
From 1 April 2026, the UK Government is introducing significant updates to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW). We are committed to ensuring our partner employers remain compliant and our apprentices are fully informed about their earnings....
by Hamid | Mar 18, 2026 | Employer Hub
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 | Feb 20, 2026 | Employer Hub, Learner Support & Advice
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 11, 2026 | Employer Hub, Learner Support & Advice
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....
