Brenda Edmenson-McLeish OBE DL

Today marks 80 years since VE Day. At Learning Curve Group, we're proud to honour those who served and continue their legacy through our MPCT Military Academies - where former military personnel help shape the next generation with values of service, discipline, and commitment.

The countdown is almost over! #NAW2025 starts tomorrow, running from 10–16 February. Get involved and share your apprenticeship stories! Let’s come together and showcase the life-changing potential of apprenticeships. Learn more about #NAW2025 👉 ow.ly/X3wI50UK846

Our Get Britain Working plan will bring in three major changes: - Overhauling Jobcentres so they become a genuine jobs and careers service - Introducing a new Youth Guarantee so every young person is earning or learning - Giving local areas more powers to tackle inactivity

Good piece @FEWeek highlighting £300m of nationally contracted adult education funding lost. This is REALLY disappointing for what is still a dwindling and small pot. A more effective & timely redistribution of in-year underspend is still needed @AELPUK feweek.co.uk/300m-of-adult-…

We had the most amazing time at our charity ball on Friday - a Purple Party! 💜 We managed to raise a whopping £13,010 for the LCG Charity Foundation 🙌 A huge thank you to all those involved! Find out more about the fantastic evening on our blog learningcurvegroup.co.uk/news/learning-…

✨We're excited to share glowing feedback from Level 5 apprentice David Fairhurst, highlighting the support of his VSC, Lisa Decoza. Complete our form ow.ly/qr0T50SMRHi connect with Jason, on 07791782650 or jason.hewins@learningcurvegroup.co.uk to find out more.

We welcome the decision to pause and then review plans to defund qualifications at Level 3 and below, collectively called for by AELP and the other main sector representatives bodies.

Breaking: The new government has paused reforms to post-16 qualifications at level 3 and below, halting the planned defunding of some BTECs and other alternatives to T Levels feweek.co.uk/dfe-pauses-pos…

📣 There is still time to book your spot and join @SimonAshworth on Thursday's Member Exclusive Policy #AELPWebinar Book your spot here 👇 aelpwebinars.org.uk/Policy-July

Don't miss out on the @AELPUK 'Keeping in Touch with the DfE about the latest on the Growth & Skills Levy ' Webinar, on 14th August at 12:00pm - 13:00pm. Sponsored by OneFile! Register here ➡️ hubs.ly/Q02HpdVv0

Boosting workplace skills 🤝 driving growth Through Skills England, we’re upskilling British workers to help businesses recruit more home-grown talent, reducing our reliance on overseas workers.

Great to see Lord Aberdare raise the need for ITPs to be represented within the new Skills England body.

Today @bphillipsonmp has announced Skills England to help us drive well-paid, highly skilled jobs in every corner of our country, growing our economy and breaking down the barriers to opportunity.

@JamesTCobbler @SimonAshworth Fantastic appointment!! 🙌🏽

Thanks to everyone for their kind words about my appointment as the new government's Prisons, Probation and Parole Minister. It's a real privilege and I'm looking forward to improving the system for hard-working staff, turning more lives around and cutting crime.

When I was Skills Minister & former Chair of @CommonsEd, I campaigned hard for Prisoner Apprenticeships to help prisoners gain skills for rehabilitation. The appointment of @JamesTCobbler as Prisons Minister - who gets these things more than most - is inspired. Knee jerk opposition to his appointment by some @Conservatives is a big mistake.

Today Learning Curve Group CEO, Brenda Mcleish OBE DL, joins a panel discussion at the AELP National Conference shedding light on the vital role of independent training providers. We have had a fantastic two days, with special thanks to the team representing LCG 💜 #AELPNC24

With an ‘alarming’ rise in self-harm reported in England, it is clear that raising awareness and support around these issues is vital. Our new FREE Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention course is now available! 👉 ow.ly/mvJj50S6uO1

Don't forget to get your tickets for the LCG Charity Ball 2024! learningcurvegroup.co.uk/about-us/chari… This year's theme is of course... a Purple Party to celebrate 20 years of LCG 💜 📅 Friday 4th October 📍 Hardwick Hall Hotel, County Durham 👗 Anything & everything purple (or Black tie)

Congratulations to @BenHouchen for being elected to serve another term in the Tees Valley

Congratulations to @KimMcGuinness on being the first elected Mayor of the North East region