Craig leads on providing English and maths training for businesses, working on both AEB funded provision and on external Apprenticeship advice and delivery. He manages the Functional Skills Delivery Network, a LinkedIn group that provides a space for practitioners to share good practice and information on all aspects of delivery, including:
Monday 11th July, 9am-3pm, The Engine Room, Leeds. Free of charge. Your chance to find out about innovative online resources, the latest policy developments and to network with fellow professionals.
Take a look at Tenders Update March 2026 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
The newly published Curriculum and Assessment Review recommends the introduction of new level 1 preparation for GCSE qualifications for English language and for maths.
Take a look at Tenders Update November 2025 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update November 2025 for a round up of what’s new and what’s happening in maths, English, ESOL and digital skills in the FE and Training sector.
Google Gemini Storybooks uses AI to generate online storybooks based on your prompts. The books include graphics and sound. It works in multiple languages and is free to use.
Skills England has published its analysis of future employment needs which shows that occupations in Digital, Adult Social Care, Construction and Engineering will have the greatest additional employment demand between 2025 and 2030.
