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A response to Sir Charlie Mayfield’s comment piece in Times.co.uk

WorldSkills UK Chief Executive Dr Neil Bentley-Gockmann OBE responds to Sir Charlie Mayfield’s comment ‘In extraordinary times, we must grab chance to develop new skills’.

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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.

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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.

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New report recommends how to increase diversity and inclusion in competitions

A new report published by The Social Innovation Partnership, ‘Championing difference for a better workforce’, sets out recommendations of how to increase diversity and inclusion.

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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.

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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.

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Register today for WorldSkills UK Competitions!

From today, students and apprentices can register for WorldSkills UK Competitions in over 60 skills, offering a fantastic opportunity to test their skills against others.

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

28 February 2020

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.

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Introducing the WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence!

27 February 2020

The WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence aims to mainstream excellence in skills development.

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How can we raise the status of technical education in the UK?

26 February 2020

The latest WorldSkills UK Productivity Lab event – Raising the status of technical education: what can the UK learn from other countries.

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Who’s going to win the registration battle?

25 February 2020

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

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Jos De Goey

24 February 2020

On Friday 21 February the President and Chair of WorldSkills International, Jos de Goey, sadly passed away.

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