16-19 curriculum solutions

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 and Work Skills – Online safety, financial literacy, safeguarding
Employability Essentials – CV writing, digital literacy, communication
Study Skills – Critical thinking, goal setting, time management
Wellbeing and Resilience – Mental health, anxiety, substance misuse
Digital and Social Awareness – manosphere, social media, responsible online behaviour
AI Literacy and Employability
Independent Living Skills

We partner with you to ensure your learning offering evolves with your student and organisational needs.

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South Hampshire College Group has enjoyed a positive and productive relationship with The Skills Network for a number of years. We particularly value their support in the successful rollout of our Core and More Programme, a 16-19 platform used to complement and enhance student learning and development beyond their core main programme of study.

Student feedback on the The Skills Network platform has been overwhelmingly positive, with learners particularly enjoying the engaging and interactive content. This highlights the effectiveness of The Skills Network’s resources in supporting learner development and enhancing their overall learning experience.

We consistently get outstanding customer service from The Skills Network, they actively listen to our feedback and adapt their services to meet our specific needs. This collaborative approach ensures our learners receive the best possible support in developing essential skills and achieving their full potential.

Pete Joddrrell
Deputy Principal Curriculum and Quality, South Hampshire College Group

Walsall College has been a proud strategic partner of The Skills Network for many years. Together, we’ve worked to support learners within our community – helping them upskill and reskill, address the skills gap, and level up our community.

Our partnership is built on trust and collaboration. The Skills Network’s consultative approach, exceptional customer service, and deep sector insight have been invaluable in shaping our adult learning offer. Their account management is driven by sector expertise and the ability to listen, adapt, and offer innovative solutions that meet the needs of the learners within our region.
We truly value this fantastic working relationship and look forward to continuing to make a difference together.

James Norris
Ass. Principal, WBL & Adult Learning, Walsall College

We have worked with The Skills Network for many years and have found their online platform easy to navigate. Learning materials are regularly updated in line with TQUK requirements, and with the use of their online platform, we have been able to facilitate aspirational learning outcomes.

Communication has been a particular strength throughout the course of our partnership, and we have found that all questions/ queries are responded to and actioned promptly, especially with the technical support team. We would highly recommend working with The Skills Network.

Daniella Keen
Digital Skills & Distance Learning Lead, Buckinghamshire County Council

The courses are engaging, flexible, and easy to integrate alongside classroom teaching. Our students responded positively and felt the content added real value to their understanding.

The positive impact on student engagement and the way the course reinforced taught content make it highly likely for wider rollout, especially in vocational areas where applied knowledge is key.

Neil Parker
Head of Section – Travel & Public Services, Sandwell College

Working with The Skills Network for over four years has been an exceptional experience. During this time, we have supported several thousand students in achieving their learning goals, with success rates consistently exceeding 85%. The Skills Network has delivered high-quality resources and outstanding service, enabling us to provide flexible, accessible education to a diverse range of learners. Their team is responsive, professional, and committed to excellence, which has helped us expand our reach and impact significantly. I would highly recommend The Skills Network to any organisation seeking a reliable and innovative learning partner.

Dan Coombes
Head of Online Learning, North Hertfordshire College

We have had a long-standing partnership with The Skills Network who have always been attentive and responsive to our needs. They offer bespoke advice and guidance and are transparent in their services. What you see is what you get! They share our vision for high quality education that is impactful, accessible and support the skills gaps in today’s labour market.

Jo Clayton
Apprenticeships & Work Based Learning Management, The College of West Anglia