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Delivering world-class plumbing and heating training during a pandemic

Ronnie Ferris, WorldSkills UK Training Manager for Plumbing and Heating explains how he gets competitors ready for international competition and how he's had to adapt.

From classroom to shed, spare room, bedroom or any spare space

Stephen Williams, WorldSkills UK Electronics Training Manager and Gower College Swansea Curriculum Leader Lecturer explains how he has redesigned his Squad team's training.

The benefits of taking part in WorldSkills UK Competitions

Education and Skills Competitions Co-ordinator Alex Agyekum explains what competitors, their colleges and employers can gain from taking part in WorldSkills UK Competitions.

Changing it up from face-to-face to remote training

Daytun Unitt, Lecturer at Coleg Cambria and WorldSkills UK Training Manager for the Manufacturing Team Challenge explains how Squad training is still taking place remotely.

Our five-point plan for a more inclusive WorldSkills UK

Publishing a ground-breaking report on diversity and inclusion in WorldSkills UK’s work, Championing difference for a better workforce.

Skills Competitions for SEN learners

Our suite of Inclusive Skills Competitions enables young people with disabilities and learning difficulties the opportunity to showcase their skills in a competitive environment.

Raising the bar and widening the gate

Research commissioned from The Social Innovation Partnership found that the issues we face with diversity and inclusion were reflected in the wider FE sector.

Celebrating National Careers Week

This National Careers Week, WorldSkills UK Head of Young People and Careers Dee Aylett-Smith explains our multi-layered approach to inspiring young people.

LGBT+ History Month: Role Modelling vital for LGBT+ young people

Changing perceptions and practice starts with leadership. We brought together senior LGBT leaders and allies to consider the challenges and opportunities faced by young people.

Who’s going to win the registration battle?

WorldSkills UK Business Analyst Ed takes a look at who's going to win the battle for the most competition registrations in 2020.

Guest blog: Embedding the Seeing is Believing programme

NOCN Group Managing Director Graham Hasting-Evans explains why they embedded WorldSkills UK’s ‘Seeing is Believing’ programme into their new report on improving UK construction’s productivity.

The road to Shanghai

WorldSkills UK Head of Education and Skills Competitions Parisa Shirazi explains the journey that Squad UK will be going on over the next 14 months.