The World Has Changed. So Have Your Students.
Is your organisation adapting fast enough? Today’s learners are growing up in a world defined by digital complexity, evolving career pathways, and rising wellbeing challenges. Their needs are different — and so must be the way we support them.
At The Skills Network, we help you respond with speed, relevance, and impact — without overhauling your delivery or overloading your staff. Our flexible, ready-to-deploy short courses work alongside your existing curriculum to enhance progression, meet inspection goals, and equip students for what comes next.
Tailored to your organisation. Aligned to your students. Ready for the world they live in.
Across the sector, providers are navigating similar challenges. We’ve designed solutions that directly support the evolving needs of 16-19 provision — with speed, scale, and measurable impact.
We Understand the Pressure — And We’re Here to Help
Student Needs Are Becoming More Complex
Today’s learners need more than subject knowledge. They require support with wellbeing, digital awareness, and essential life skills.
Our solution: Real-world course content designed to engage, build confidence, and promote independence.
Ofsted Expectations Continue to Rise
Providers must demonstrate impact across personal development, employability, and safeguarding — with clear, reportable outcomes. Our solution: Education Inspection Framework-aligned content with built-in tracking and data capture to track progress and support students ever step of the way.
Employability Skills Gaps
Students are entering the workplace without key skills like digital literacy, communication, and initiative. Skills employers want and need.
Our solution: Industry-relevant modules that embed workplace behaviours and soft skills into daily learning.
Staff Capacity Is Under Constant Strain
High workloads and stretched resources make it difficult to personalise support or expand provision.
Our solution: Scalable, tutor-free digital learning — simple to deploy, no additional workload, fully supported.
These aren’t isolated issues — they’re sector-wide. And we’re ready with proven, flexible solutions to help you meet them head-on.
A Smarter Way to Support Progression:
Over 200 short courses, and counting. One seamless platform. Zero additional tutor resource.
Enhance What You Already Offer
- Complements your curriculum — no disruption required
- Boosts Guided Learning Hours and tutorial time impact
- Supports employability, and study skills needs
Interactive by Design
- Self-paced, engaging modules built for 16–19s
- Learners can access content anytime, on any device
- Improves retention, confidence, and independent learning skills
Track Progress. Support Every Step.
- Real-time analytics on engagement, attendance, and completion
- Early identification of learners needing support
- Simple MIS integration and API-enabled functionality
EQUAL: Digital Learning, Evolved
- Blends effortlessly with your curriculum
- Supports all learners, across all backgrounds
- Scalable, self-paced, and fully supported
- Continuously updated to meet emerging needs
200+ Courses. Real-World Skills. Tailored to Your Needs.
- Life & Work Skills – Online safety, financial literacy, safeguarding
- Employability Essentials – CV writing, digital literacy, communication
- Study Skills – Critical thinking, goal setting, time management
- Wellbeing & Resilience – Mental health, anxiety, substance misuse
- Digital & Social Awareness – AI, social media, responsible online behaviour
We partner with you to ensure your learning offering evolves with your student and organisational needs.
